2025 Investment Outlook UK, China, Emerging Markets and Japan by Fidelity

2025 Investment Outlook

As global economies continue to navigate evolving challenges and opportunities, the investing outlook for 2025 holds significant potential across key markets. Fidelity has identified strategic pathways in the UK, China, emerging markets, and Japan, providing investors with insights into growth opportunities and targeted strategies for the year ahead. This collection of articles delivers expert perspectives from recent analyses on these regions, highlighting key sectors, market trends, and potential areas for portfolio diversification.

If you are looking for high-growth businesses in Japan, capitalising on the UK’s shifting market dynamics, exploring new avenues in emerging markets, or aligning with China’s evolving investment strategy, Fidelity’s outlook provides a roadmap for navigating the complexities of global investment.

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China-focussed UK stock FCSS reports 27% annual share price rise

China’s stimulus drove economic recovery, with stock selection in Hesai Group, LexinFintech and VNET adding value despite underweights in Xiaomi, Xpeng and Tuhu, while over the 12 months to 30 June 2025 the Trust’s NAV rose 28.0% and its share price gained 27.3%, outperforming the reference index’s 23.4%.

UK market a ‘rich pool of investment opportunities’, FSV Factsheet

UK equities delivered modest gains in June, supported by prospects of BoE rate cuts and a more constructive tariff outlook, despite a mid‑month risk‑off following US and Israel strikes on Iranian sites and subsequent relief from a ceasefire.

Emerging Markets investment trust highly attractive as markets outperform (LON:FEML)

Emerging markets posted positive returns in June, outperforming developed markets after a ceasefire eased Middle East tensions and progress on a US–China tariff framework. The portfolio outperformed its index, led by gains from the short book and stock selection in consumer discretionary, IT and consumer services.

UK equities investing resurgence examined by Alex Wright, Fidelity Special Values

UK equities, long overlooked, have begun to shine as low valuations attract contrarian investors. Alex Wright of Fidelity Special Values Plc highlights that renewed buying interest has driven year to date outperformance against global peers and that mid- and small-cap stocks offer particularly attractive value opportunities.

Investing in China Funds Offers Most Attractive Entry Point Now

Why current market dislocations may present compelling opportunities for discerning long-term investors.

Emerging markets fund FEML rises on trade and AI optimism

Fidelity Emerging Markets gained in May, supported by easing trade tensions and investor enthusiasm for AI. The portfolio outperformed the index, with strong stock picking in materials and consumer discretionary sectors.

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