Americas

As fears of a breakup of the eurozone receded and good news on economic data became more frequent, investors moved out of 'safe' bonds

The central banks' status as "gods" that control the global economy is fading – and nothing really is ready to replace it

The S&P 500 is expected to hit “new all-time highs” while regional stock indices are seen gaining between 10-15% this year

Risks for banks linked to the eurozone are "significant;" banks in emerging markets have better prospects, according to Moody's

Flash manufacturing PMI in China recorded a 2-year high in January, signalling import growth that will boost Latin American economies

The IMF downgraded slightly its global growth forecasts for this year and the next but said the main risks have receded

Flows of capital to emerging markets will increase this year; equity markets will benefit the most, while bonds will stagnate, the IIF predicts

Concerns about a rise in protectionism in the BRIC economies and developed markets run high; smaller countries are seen as more open

This year is one in which investors should take more risk in emerging markets, especially in equities, strategists at HSBC say

Commonwealth Bank of Australia is ready to launch the first Australian covered bond of the year, after mandating banks for a benchmark US dollar deal that an official close to the deal told The Cover was likely to come on Wednesday. The Australian covered market is set to be the fastest growing this year, with Fitch predicting up to $37bn of supply.

Emerging markets, which have “kept trade moving” and “commodity prices afloat” during the financial crisis are again a source of risk

The recent Fed minutes signaling a reversal of the money-printing policy should not worry emerging markets investors, analysts say