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Jean Claude Trichet, the president of the European Central Bank, has defended yesterday's 25 basis point hike in interest rates as good for the eurozone, as EU leaders prepare for talks on the bailout of Portugal.

Julian Chillingworth, chief investment officer at Rathbone Unit Trust Management, weighs up the biggest threats in a turbulent climate

At first glance, the sharp fall in global equity markets on the back of the dreadful humanitarian and infrastructure disaster in Japan was understandable.

Jason Hepner, investment director for global strategy at Standard Life Investments, examines Asia's near term outlook.

Aberdeen's Andrew McMenigall reveals why investors seeking higher dividend yields should look outside the UK.

Renewed fears over efforts to cool Japan's nuclear reactors have lead to a sluggish start to the week for European markets.

The FTSE 100 continued its rally this morning off the back of a strong showing in the US where better than expected earning pushed the S&P 500 through the 1,300 point barrier.

INSYNERGY Investment Management chief executive officer Spike Hughes outlines the benefits of international exposure for income investors.

Charlotte Posnansky, a specialist family lawyer at Charles Russell, explains some of the possible legal implications for divorcing couples living abroad.

Patrick Armstrong, joint managing partner and head of portfolio strategy and construction at Distinction Asset Management, assesses the impact of recent turmoil in Japan and the Middle East on global markets.