Slowing growth in China has hit demand for commodities while funds have suffered outflows as investors reallocated to equities. But there are opportunities in the sector, for example in metals and timber

Demand for prime property has driven up prices in gateway cities. Investors have responded by looking at secondary properties in these markets, while also considering less glamorous locations

With central banks prioritising growth over curbing inflation, investors are searching for safe havens in which to hide their assets from the threat of rising prices

The US economy has been performing better than most developed markets, but with a “fiscal cliff” on the horizon and a stuttering global economy, can this continue?

US markets have performed well over the past year, but there are worries that they do not accurately reflect the state of the country’s economy

With US equities flavour of the month, confident American managers are looking to gain a greater share of European assets

Facing up to a variety of challenges, groups which are seen as regional leaders in private banking are paving the way with company wealth management strategies which are responding to the changing landscape

Brazil makes for a compelling medium to long-term investment opportunity, but the country must first overcome high rates of inflation and the effects of a strong currency