Europe

MEP Godfrey Bloom says unless tough action is taken the eurozone is doomed.

In a St Patrick's Day special, Gartmore's Gervais Williams says despite the decline of the Irish economy, things are starting to look more positive.

Investment Week Conjecture

After a return of more than 20% sterling terms in 2009, European equity market valuation is back to more normal levels at 12x forward earnings, but still attractive on historical terms with a 4% expected dividend yield.

CEO's baseline scenario is muted economic growth with muddled policy response

Neptune's Rob Burnett has built up a 10% cash weighting in his European Opportunities fund and is continuing to position defensively in response to the region's recent economic concerns.

For many, high yield is nothing more than a niche investment. However, last year's impressive returns and increased issuance is bringing the attractions of this asset class to a much wider audience.

Concerns about a sovereign credit crisis in peripheral Europe drove equity markets significantly lower in the past few weeks, although corporate earnings results overall showed a solid improvement.

There is momentum gathering behind the argument that Europe is the sick man of the World.

Aegon manager warns of possible knock-on effect from struggling European countries