Does inflation or deflation pose the greater threat and what can investors do to protect themselves against what lies ahead?

The US Federal Reserve plans to gradually raise interest rates in the coming years, but what are the effects likely to be and how can investors take advantage of opportunities and avoid the pitfalls created by this tightening?

Investors should position portfolios for continued economic growth and modest inflation, says Coutts’ CIO Alan Higgins

Individually, Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey contain a great deal of value. But they have nothing in common

Growth in the CEE region is being driven by a combination of domestic demand and investments from external sources, increasing its resilience, although worries remain about Turkey and Russia in particular

Frontier markets are volatile, but offer stronger longer-term returns to investors

As frontier markets develop, the opportunities available to investors are considerable, but detailed research is required to avoid the pitfalls

Investors may criticise the pace at which Indian reforms are being implemented but the country should still see impressive economic growth this year