Trade disputes, dollar strength and extensive currency depreciation in Argentina and Turkey (both with large current account deficits) have weighed on emerging market (EM) sentiment in recent months.
We meet management teams from companies across Europe and they continue to report a positive trading environment.
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) governs the trading relationship between the US, Canada and Mexico.
Inflationary pressures in Europe
Global equity markets are closing in on the tenth anniversary of the global financial crisis.
How important are shareholders to a business? Normally, very important.
In recent months, investors have reacted to a perceived bout of increased uncertainty in global markets as the short-term mood has shifted from one of championing synchronised global growth and reflation to one more of nervousness around emerging markets...