Investors must be aware of heightened political risks following Donald Trump’s win in the US election, including keeping an eye on developments in Europe

With a new government in place, Brazil looks set to leave its economic woes behind, which bodes well for the region as a whole

Brexit, the US election and the rise of populism are just some of the geopolitical risks stalking global markets. How significant are these threats, and how should private portfolios be positioned in response?

Fears of an imminent US recession have abated and recent economic data looks strong, but is the country really in as good a shape as its record-breaking equity markets would suggest?

The prospects for emerging markets look better than they have done for some time while equity valuations remain attractive. Is now the time to invest?

Have markets lost faith in central banks? Have their policies failed? What happens next? Mark Haefele, global chief Investment officer at UBS Wealth Management, Didier Saint-Georges, MD and member of the Investment Committee at Carmignac and Paul Lambert, head of currency, Insight Investment give their views on how investors should be reacting

Both retail and high net worth investors are showing more interest in multi-asset products, proving a major draw due to range and flexibility

Africa is brimming with opportunity, but investors should spread their nets widely and look beyond commodity producers towards other sectors such as infrastructure and consumer-driven industries