GDP

The US economy grew far less than expected in the first quarter of 2012, the latest data has revealed, potentially putting pressure on the Federal Reserve to keep stimulus measures in place for longer.

ENERGY

Mark Mobius, executive chairman of Templeton Emerging Markets Group, examines the relationship between the EM giants and frontier markets.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Andrew Graham, manager of the Martin Currie Pacific trust, argues the trend for earnings downgrades must reverse before stock markets can go higher.

CONTRARIAN

GLOBAL

India has recorded its worst GDP growth in a decade as fears persist over high inflation and a slump in manufacturing.

The British Chambers of Commerce(BCC) has upgraded its long-term growth forecast for the UK, but warned the economy still faces domestic and overseas challenges.

PROPERTY