Asia

ON JAPAN

Japan's economy performed better than expected in the second quarter, indicating relative resilience in the aftermath of the Tohoku earthquake.

HOW CHINA HAS FARED IN SELL-OFF

ON SPECIALIST

Henderson TR Pacific manager Andrew Beal backs Asian consumer spending to hit $16trn mark as middle section of society gets richer

The Chinese consumer sector has been a major talking point among investors in Asia.

JOHCM's Scott McGlashan claims Japanese companies must look beyond Japan to defy its depressed stock market.

Schroders' Louisa Lo says a drop in exports will see Asian markets affected by the Western downturn.

European and Asian stock markets declined sharply in Wednesday trading, mirroring overnight falls in New York, on concerns the US recovery is faltering.

Fidelity's Anthony Bolton has said he expects changes to US listings regulations following concerns over reverse-takeovers and admitted market conditions in China have surprised him.