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Equity markets across the globe have staged a come-back after falling into a bear market earlier this week, boosted by hopes of further stimulus measures from the ECB and a 6% rise in oil prices.

New powers for the trust

A confluence of economic data releases and central bank policy announcements towards the end of 2015 buffeted investors and raised questions about the global growth outlook.

As Sam Morse celebrates five years at the helm of the Fidelity European Values trust, he talks to Katrina Lloyd about why QE is an "easy" option, why one rule doesn't fit all in China and his outlook for dividend growth in 2016.

The economic conditions are not improving significantly in the eurozone with poor growth and low inflation, according to EI Sturdza's Eric Vanraes.

Ex-ECB president Trichet also appointed

Extends QE to at least March 2017

With the results of a referendum on UK membership of the European Union too close to call, we ask investment professionals for their views on the impact of a potential 'No' vote.

Europe is benefitting from a valuation discount to the US in terms of P/E and dividend yield, as well as an improving outlook overall.

Delegates at Investment Week's European Breakfast Briefing last month heard from a number of fund managers discussing the region's prospects.