geopolitics

Japanese GDP is likely to expand an average 1.7% through March 2019. Growth should be about 1.6% in April through December this year, rising to 1.8% next January through March.

Overseas exposure a benefit

Focus on relations between Pyongyang and the world

Brent crude to remain range bound

Shift in mood needs to be noticed

Brazil on a 'recovery path'

Willem Verhagen, senior economist - multi-asset, at NN Investment Partners, discusses the causes and costs of protectionism, and the implications of a trade conflict between the US and China.

New investment opportunities

Anti-corruption drive 'absolutely vital' in restoring confidence

The old saying "markets like to climb a wall of worry" proved spot on in 2017, writes Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell.