2014, it is safe to say, has been a year of confounded expectations. Read More

Emerging markets (EMs) are on a tear, outperforming developed markets for the first time in six quarters, climbing 5.2%. Almost $11 billion poured into developing-nation exchange-traded funds listed in the U.S. this quarter, the most since 2012, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.Why are EMs’ stocks booming? Market analysts point… Read More

Though water covers nearly 70 percent of Earth’s surface, only about 2.5 percent of it is fresh water suitable for human use. Read More

Sky high valuations on most developed nation equity markets have also helped to make lower-valued emerging markets much more attractive. Read More

Latin American equities are on a tear, outpacing the overall emerging markets indexes, as renewed investor confidence and undervalued opportunities prove an enticing mix.  Read More

"While most supranational organizations such as the OECD and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have been slashing their growth forecasts for much of the world, the outlook for Africa remains consistently optimistic" - and here are two low-risk ways to participate in that growth Read More

Silver is poised to shine, as demand increases for its many industrial applications. Read More

It’s no illusion— the Continent’s recovery is real and picking up steam. Here are the best plays on a once-beleaguered Europe. Read More

Nuclear power is increasingly popular as a way to combat fossil fuel emissions, making this uranium play a good bet now. Read More

The Middle Kingdom isn't the only emerging markets game in town, as these investments attest. Read More