OECD

The euro area is interesting because the economies of the 16 member states are quite diverse while representing a broad risk spectrum.

On the whole, 2009 is likely to be remembered as an extremely good year for risky assets, with equities as well as corporate bond markets posting stellar performance, albeit not without considerable volatility.

World economies including the UK are likely to continue to recover and grow, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Solid business results and economic stimulus packages are creating exciting opportunities in infrastructure

Tom Ewing, manager of Fidelity's UK Growth fund, takes a defensive approach to investing post credit crunch and economic downturn

Aberdeen Asset Management's Hugh Young continues to be heavily underweight Japan, despite the country enjoying its fastest period of growth for over two years.

We believe there is a strong strategic case for choosing to invest in commodities. Over the next 15-20 years, we expect demand for the world's natural resources to grow at a rapid pace.