Improved Economic Prospects in 2013; Support Returns to Equities

The 2013 Year Ahead, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Investors should position for the ‘great rotation’ out of fixed income and into equities that is likely...

Asian hedge fund industry expands to a record number

HFRX India, Korea Indices post industry-leading 3Q gains Hedge funds in China, Japan continue to lead Nikkei, Shanghai Composite The Asian hedge fund industry expanded to...

Optimism outweighs fears of Fiscal Cliff

Signs That Great Rotation out of Bonds Into Equities Is Starting Confidence in the outlook for China’s economy has surged to a three-year high, underpinning...

EU growth concerns send riskier assets tumbling

Higher-yielding assets turned bearish on Friday, as slowing economic growth throughout the euro-zone led to risk aversion among investors. Of particular concern is the...

A Train Wreck in the Bond Markets

Why investors, fearful of currency depreciation, have turned to gold... NOT SO LONG AGO, everyone seemed to think Greece was about to leave the Euro. Well,...

Financial systems across the world are stalling

World Economic Forum Financial Development Report 2012 shows that financial systems across the world are stalling Hong Kong tops the Financial Development Index; top six...

Dubai among best investment destinations worldwide

Dubai is is among the 25 most profitable destinations for hotel investment in 2012. The list was put up together by an international panel...

Investment Opportunities and Risks Resulting From Global Drought

New Stock Screen Introduced for Drought-related Issues The ongoing drought is the worst in the United States since at least 1956, with 63 percent of...

Global commercial real estate investment volumes decline by 8%, report

Global commercial real estate investment volumes at US$96bn in Q3 2012 Strong performance in major global property investment markets continues despite 8% total volume decline...

How Much Are You Worth?

Are you uninsured or insured? Well, in both cases you better think about it more seriously. Your life may depend on just a piece...

Comprehensive report on Dubai trade and investment unveiled

‘The Business Year: Dubai 2012’ report has a foreword by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and interviews with key public and private...

Asian and Middle East Real Estate HNW Investors Prefer London

The majority of overseas high net worth individuals pinpoint London real estate as their top target investment class, according to the inaugural International Private...

Main sea freight index up on increased demand for large vessels

Rosier times ahead of shipping stocks The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, tracking rates for ships carrying dry commodities, rose for a third straight...

Top Rated Books for Gold Traders Review

Bestsellers books for gold traders available for online purchase Books for gold traders lay the foundations for successful investment strategy or day trading. Many traders burn themselves...

Paris Gallery plans IPO

Dubai-based group Paris Gallery, which stocks a $300,000 perfume among its luxury products, announced that it is planning an initial public offering. It said...

Daman Investments postpones IPO

Daman, an investment management company in Dubai, announced that it will postpone IPO (initial public offer). The reason Daman cited is a liquidity concern. In...

Why jewelry buyers now shy from gold?

Jewelries have been made of gold and silver for thousands of years and these are the presious metals most favored by buyers who insist on both...

Pros and cons of investing in real estate, stock market

Nowadays investing in the stock market is a very popular topic. There are a lot of questions that a beginner investor may ask -...