Equities

The sell-off in UK smaller companies has created a far more attractive hunting ground for income seekers than that offered by larger companies, according to Charles Montanaro.

Japan

The six-year bull market in the US is still viewed with "deep suspicion", despite the wave of supportive factors, says AXA's Dan Harlow.

Market analysis

Market analysis

Three of First State's Global Emerging Market equity funds are to be moved out of the IMA GEM Sector for failing to meet eligibility requirements.

Core government bond yields have tumbled this afternoon, as investors rush back to safe havens and stocks slump amid widespread selling.

The euro's stubborn strength has been blamed for many of the eurozone's woes. Now ECB action has weakened the currency, will the result be all positive? Cornelian's David Appleton investigates.

Focusing on the hubbub over emerging market elections means investors will miss the best opportunities. Take China and Korea, which stand out as value havens, says M&G's Matthew Vaight.

Fund buyers seeking to move up the market-cap spectrum after a difficult year for smaller stocks say they are struggling to find funds that are overweight UK large caps.