China

I think 2010 could surprise the sceptics, many of whom were wrong-footed by the 2009 rally.

US shares fell in early trading on the back of interest rate concerns following the Chinese Central Bank's decision to increase its inter-bank rate for the first time in four months.

China is to hold its economic growth target at 8% in 2010 despite the global downturn.

This week's Conjecture panel concludes there are decent returns to be had in equities over the next 12 months and the upswing we are witnessing among developed and emerging economies is synchronised and solid

In 2009 we have seen a gold rush. Walking down the High Street, you will be fortunate not to trip over the signs of those eager to buy it.

There has rarely been a dull moment this year. A 20% fall in the UK equity market by early March has given way to close to a 50% bounce.

The seven key considerations to bear in mind for AA investments

With fund flows recently seeing a recovery, the trend in UK stock markets has seen home investors shifting their bias into emerging markets. Is this just a drop in the ocean or the start of torrential investment downpour?

Stock markets across Asia have rebounded strongly in 2009, outperforming the developed world, and the prospects continue to look encouraging.

Recent market volatility should serve as a reminder that while the risk of a prolonged recession has been averted, there is still uncertainty about the strength of recovery and the possible exit strategies from unprecedented fiscal and monetary stimulus...