GDP

The output gap sounds like one of those obtuse concepts bandied about by professional economists to confuse the hell out of ordinary folk.

Chinese growth figures have dropped from 9.7% in the first quarter of this year to 9.5% in the second quarter, as the government struggles to contain rising inflation.

Citigroup and Scotia Capital have predicted a 0.2% contraction in GDP growth for the second quarter, renewing fears of a double-dip recession in the UK.

Investing in healthcare is more than just a play on the well-documented ageing population trend. Maria Merricks reports.

Stéphane Monier, head of fixed income and currencies at Lombard Odier Investment Managers, reveals the best way to capture value in the corporate bond universe.

Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines (TIPs)have struggled recently but remain a solid investment case, Liz Evans at Cavendish has said.

Threadneedle's head of European equities William Davies has said it is "inevitable" Greece will default in the next two years.

Allianz Global Investors has warned European growth will not return to pre-credit crisis levels for years to come.

ON UK GROWTH

The UK economy officially grew by 0.5% in Q1, according to the Office for National Statistics'(ONS) third and final estimate for the period.