Analysis

A number of emerging market countries have already started implementing significant reforms which could spur economic growth, according to Templeton's Mark Mobius.

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With developed economies flirting with deflation, central banks will likely regard the oil price slump as troublesome. M&G's Jim Leaviss explains how short-term deflation could turn to long-term growth boost.

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Carl Stick, manager of the Rathbone Income and Heritage funds, explains why the future is looking rosier for many UK companies.

Emerging markets are on the cusp of a fourth wave of reform, and this will matter more than any monetary or fiscal policy changes ever would, explains RBC's Richard Farrell.

The dearth of value opportunities in Western equity markets alongside a host of other issues leaves emerging market equities as the last man standing. Should income seekers change their focus?

Jason Vaillancourt, co-head of global asset allocation at Putnam Investments and co-manager of the CF Canlife Total Return fund, on taking advantage of recent market volatility.

Simon Gergel, manager of The Merchants trust, explains why he is finding opportunities in mega caps and specific recovery situations.

Negative sentiment towards Europe's economic prospects has caused valuations in many cases to become very attractive, says Barings' Nick Williams.