America's largest stock markets reported very light trading volumes on Monday as a flurry of M&A did little to reassure investors of the strength of the global recovery.
No-one should underestimate the significance of recent comments on economic policy made to scholars and businessmen by China's premier Wen Jiabao.
First State has overhauled the £142m Pacific Assets Trust it recently took over from F&C, selling all but five of the existing stocks.
Lagging Japanese equity market proves challenging for Asia Pacific inc Japan funds