Global

Should we listen to economists or companies about what lies ahead for Europe? asks BlackRock's Nigel Bolton.

Kully Samra, from Charles Schwab, on why investors should allocate a portion of their portfolio to US equities and which sectors are offering potential

Dr. Slim Feriani, CEO of Advance Emerging Capital Limited, reviews the growing appeal of developing markets.

BP is trying to raise $50bn to cover the cost of the Gulf of Mexico disaster, while the oil giant is also preparing to sue a partner in the Deepwater Horizon rig.

Oliver Russ of Argonaut Capital Partners, talks about the benefits of European equity income

Correcting imbalances in the global economy will help avoid another market shock, writes Douglas Roberts, senior international economist at Standard Life Investments.

US fraudster Bernie Madoff has mocked the investors he swindled out of $65bn, reportedly saying he "carried them" for 20 years.

Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke believes the US recovery remains on track and world's largest economy should avoid a double-dip recession.

This week: Fidelity’s Rita Grewal, portfolio manager in the Investment Solutions Group, urges investors not to turn their backs on the developed world.

It is not too late to invest in companies benefiting from emerging markets growth, writes James Donald, managing director at Lazard Asset Management.