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Having recorded further heavy losses in early 2009 to reach a low point in March, share prices have rebounded strongly in recent months.

After some uncertain times, the newsflow is getting more positive and the tables appear to be turning. Have we really come through the banking crisis unscathed or is there more bad news in the post?

Japan's economy expanded 0.9% in the second quarter compared to the previous one, lifting hopes that it may be recovering after four quarters of contraction.

The UK equity market has the potential for continued strong returns despite its recent strength.

Henderson New Star chief economist Simon Ward says patterns in previous recessions suggest the depth of the current downturn may have been overstated.

For quite some time, India has languished as the poor relation to China in the minds of UK investors.

The S&P 500 hit a low of 677 on 9 March 2009 but has since recovered strongly.

City Financial fund manager uses 25 years' experience of fixed income markets to put Strategic Gilt vehicle top of the IMA UK Gilt sector

As 2009 has progressed, I have become increasingly confident about the positive direction of European equity markets.

One step forward, half a step back. This is how we anticipate the rhythm the UK economy will be into 2010.