After an unusually calm 2017, we have seen volatility return to equities across the globe, with many markets seeing growth moderate.
Global equity markets are closing in on the tenth anniversary of the global financial crisis.
Sunil Asnani, portfolio manager at Matthews Asia, gives his views on the most exciting investment opportunities in India and what lies ahead for the country in H2 2018.
Last month, the US Department of Labor reported average hourly earnings had increased 2.9% in January. Wage gains, largely absent from the post-crisis recovery, are good news for the economy.
Japanese equity markets have been tested by global market volatility so far this year.
Look at the data and it is clear that the Japanese economy is showing signs of healthy growth in Q3 of annualised 1.4% in real terms.