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Ever since outspoken investment veteran Jim Rogers predicted the commodities rally in 1999, his comments have been closely followed by investors worldwide.

Outspoken investor Jim Rogers this week gave his forecast for the gold price, while Goldman Sachs analysts outlined their six key trades for 2012.

Green investing can offer investors high growth opportunities that are invaluable in a low-growth environment, according to L&G Investments' managing director Simon Ellis.

Managers believe sensible business plans will support housebuilders and offer greater scope to grow profits than government's stimulus package.

Campanale says government global warming targets are making coal a risky investment.

A misunderstanding meant Italy's new technocrat government appointed the wrong man to a ministry position, according to reports.

US unemployment posted a surprise fall in November, down from 9% to 8.6%, supported by an increase in non-farm payroll employment to 120,000 in November.

Yields on Swedish government bonds have dropped to their lowest ever levels relative to Germany today as investors flee traditional safe havens amid the eurozone panic.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel helped lift markets further today after revealing moves towards "fiscal union" in Europe were afoot.

M&G has promoted recent hire James Tomlins to lead manager on its European High Yield Bond fund.