Global

Renewed fears over China's slowdown have hit Japanese equity markets just as the country's reform programme comes under pressure, Hardeep Tawakley reports.

Does not expect dramatic fall

Investors were given yet another reason to steer clear of Brazil after political turmoil and high debt levels saw ratings agency Standard & Poor's downgrade the country's status from investment grade to 'junk' this month.

Fears of OPEC oversupply

Coram investment director and senior fund manager James Sullivan examines how the biggest drawdown of world reserves since 2008/9 could indicate fresh volatility for equity markets - should history repeat itself.

F&C's Anthony Willis assesses the impact of recent events in China on other major global economies.

Pockets of value emerging

Miners drag down index

Investment Week asks managers for their view on 'Black Monday' and how they are protecting their portfolio amid ongoing market volatility

Managers stand firm as panic-selling continues