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Bernanke takes the shine off gold

While the beginning of the week was relatively quiet, the markets finished off February with a bang as two significant events happened on Wednesday sending the market in two completely different directions.

By Gareth Watson |March 6, 2012

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Equity markets will firm in Q3: Credit Suisse

Investors tiring of equity volatility can take heart, the markets will stabilize in the second half of this year, marking the beginning of a “modest” recovery, according to a white paper released by Credit Suisse.

By Staff |March 5, 2012

1 min read

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The new threat to emerging markets

Global banks first expanded into emerging markets to bring greater efficiency and foster competition but, with the effects of the financial crisis, they are now pulling back.

By Staff |March 5, 2012

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China becomes attractive again

China makes up 10% of the world economy, its GDP is growing at 8.9%. As of January 2012 its inflation rate is down to 4.5% and its economy is on course for a soft landing. And yet its share of global investment remains woefully below its true potential.

By Vikram Barhat |March 2, 2012

2 min read