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High level data analysis can provide useful flags, but the real challenge is to understand the dynamics and key economic factors to create a much more detailed picture of whether GEMS (or any asset class) offer good value.

Value currently underperforming

Following January's panic, markets staged a strong recovery from their mid-February lows following central bank action, a firming in oil and commodity prices, a clearer picture on China and US interest rates.

Abi Oladimeji, head of investment strategy at Thomas Miller Investment, outlines the headwinds and tailwinds for Asia.

Dividend strategies should continue to deliver

Supportive central bank policy

Americans are an optimistic bunch by nature. However, talk of secular stagnation, declining opportunities and faltering growth have become the topics de jour.

FCA Business Plan and Risk Outlook 2016/17

Eurozone equities have had a bad start to 2016, underperforming their global peers. The combination of a steep sell-off in global risk assets and a strong euro were to blame.

Lack of individual company growth