Equities

Recent troubles

Push for better governance

Negative retail sales in August

Plans to complete in early November

Increase in 'crossover' economies

S&P to launch Communication Services sector

Turnaround from Q1

Emerging markets (EM) have endured a tricky spell this year as the impact of US trade policy changes and slightly weaker earnings than expected rocked the sector.

Europe appears to be in the twilight of the mid-cycle, with economic growth setting at a solid, sustainable pace.

Shinzo Abe's landslide victory in last year's presidential election leaves him in an unprecedented position of power and likely to become the longest-serving Japanese premier ever.