Markets

Emerging market equities are hovering near highs last seen in January 2013, after China posted stronger-than-expected economic data.

Asian income is a game of two halves, with the region dividend between cash hoarding markets and those with an established dividend culture. Margaret Weir, investment director at Eastspring Investments spells out the best and worst markets - including...

Gripes over lack of wage growth in the US are misplaced as most investors have failed to differentiate average wages from total wages. Brian Wesbury from First Trust Advisors explains the difference.

Although markets have come a long way from their crisis lows, markets feel as schizophrenic as ever, with investors agitated by rate rises and political concerns, says Jamie Hooper, manager of the AXA Framlington UK Growth fund.

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Royal Mail shares have fallen to levels not seen since last October after a fresh warning parcel revenues may come in below expectations.

Baillie Gifford UK Alpha fund's Gerard Callahan.

Iain Stealey, co-manager with Nick Gartside of the JPM Strategic Bond fund, looks at what lies ahead for fixed income investors in an environment of changing monetary policy.