Equity markets have ramped ahead this year, but are they set for another bumper year in 2014? Simon Thompson looks ahead.
Economic forecasters expect moderate growth next year, but there are big risks either side of this. Chris Dillow explains.
Lee Wild evaluates the equities outlook for the eurozone, and asks: has the troubled continent finally put its problems behind it?
■ THE US - ALWAYS ON THE BRINK
The US government may have reached a budget consensus, but John Adams says the world’s largest economy faces further challenges in 2014.
Equities in emerging and frontier markets are not languishing at give-away levels, but they are at prices that should produce good long-term returns. Philip Ryland reports.
■ BREAK THE BANK THIS CHRISTMAS
If you've ever wondered how it feels to be a rogue trader, here's a fun way to find out, says Dominic Picarda.
■ MINERS YET TO REACH ROCK BOTTOM
Despite a bruising past 12 months for the mining sector, we expect commodity prices and mining equities to keep falling in 2014. Matthew Allan reports.
Mark Robinson gauges the outlook for oil prices next year, and identifies the explorers set to hit paydirt.
The FTSE Small Cap index performed impressively again in 2013, and Aim gained 15 per cent on last year. Graeme Davies sees if it will be repeated next year.
Kirsty Green says London's IPO rebound is set to continue.
Stephen Wilmot makes the case for buying small commercial landlords in 2014.
The greatest threat to residential housing is rising interest rates, argues Stephen Wilmot.
With a brightening economic outlook, Julian Hofmann anticipates gathering headwinds for fixed income in 2014.
Leonora Walters asks the managers of IC Top 100 Funds for their outlooks on the year ahead.
■ WHAT'S IN STORE FOR THE MARKETS IN 2014?
Jonas Crosland brings you a round up of how 2013’s expert predictions have fared and where they think the FTSE might be heading in 2014.
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