Analysis

Today's market sentiment could not be much more different than it was seven months ago, when investors stared into the abyss.

The new energy sector continues to benefit from government-mandated growth targets which aim to combat climate change and promote energy security.

The key areas to focus on in Latin America, certainly from an equity investor's point of view, are Brazil and Mexico.

Quarter three has been good for the sector. It has made strong progress, both in absolute terms and relative to the FTSE 100.

Vast range of funds in IMA Specialist sector confirm diversity and reputation of their managers with performance figures over one year

Times are tough on Madison Avenue. As customers' sales slide, they cast around for quick budget savings.

Eastern European equity markets have risen strongly this year.

It appears memories of the fateful events of 12 months ago have faded fast. Consumer confidence is improving, some major economies have started to recover, and some banks are paying big bonuses again. It is as if we have awoken after a bad dream.

Newly-launched IMA Absolute Return sector reaps rewards from market slide, with 23 of 26 funds achieving positive returns

There has been a lot of interest in corporate bond funds this year as investors have sought to make their cash work harder against a backdrop of low policy rates.