Kelvin Tay, Regional CIO, Southern APAC, UBS Wealth Management, explains why the different earnings performances between Southeast Asian companies and North Asian ones.

John Vail, Chief Global Strategist for Investment Strategy Group at Nikko Asset Management tells Capital Connection why he's still bullish on Australian equities, and where he sees the U.S. and European markets in the months ahead.

Ralph Silva, VP Banking Strategy at HFS Research & Stuart Oakley, Managing Director, Asian Currency Trading, Nomura share their views on investing in emerging markets.

Stuart Oakley, Managing Director, Asian Currency Trading, Nomura gives his take on the rupee immediately after the release of India's September industrial output and October CPI.

Richard Yetsenga, Head of Global Markets Research at ANZ, says Europe's crisis increasingly looks chronic with the weak growth outlook dampening any quick solutions and suggests investors sell the single currency at 1.27.

George Boubouras, Head of Investment Strategy & Consulting, UBS Wealth Management discusses his outlook for the Japanese economy following the release of the country's GDP data.

CNBC's Matthew Taylor takes on the challenge of the daily stock in 60 seconds segment and looks at QBE Insurance's shares which plunged on news that, the company cut it's full-year profit margin forecast after superstorm Sandy.

Noel Quinn, Regional Head of Commercial Banking, Asia Pacific at HSBC says that trade growth in Asia is expected to rise next year despite previous reports showing weakening trade confidence in the region. He further explains why India and China are expected to lead this trend.

Martin Brudermueller, Vice Chairman of BASF explains why the chemical company's new facility in China will enable it to deliver solutions for sustainable development in the country.

Saumil Parikh, MD & Senior Portfolio Manager, PIMCO sees a $200 billion fiscal tightening in the U.S. next year, which he says will be positive for bond markets.

David Skov, Head, South China, Maersk Line describes how his company managed to post stronger earnings amid global economic worries, but identifies overcapacity as a longstanding issue.

Jamie Stuttard, Head of International Bond Portfolio Management, Pyramis Global Advisors says the upcoming fiscal cliff talks, and various European elections in 2013 will continue to dominate the bond markets.

Daryl Guppy, CEO, Guppytraders.com explains why the 20,000 level on the Hang Seng Index is a buying opportunity for investors as it will lead to further upside.

Greg Gibbs, Senior FX Strategist, RBS says the euro zone has lost traction with its reform process. He adds that talk of a Greece exit is likely to intensify next year.

Clifford Bennett, Chief Economist, Orb Global Investments thinks the new "First World", made up of Asia and Latin America, will power global growth. He adds that he expects the current market rally to continue.

Clifford Bennett, Chief Economist, Orb Global Investments points to the strength of China's recent trade data as evidence of a sustainable growth path to dismiss any exaggerated fears of a slowdown.

Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Capital Investors says Australia's mining sector is likely to lose more momentum next year.

Glenn Shive, Executive Director, Hong Kong America Center says that Obama has an advantage in the Electoral College despite issues faced on the country's economic front. He explains why.

Michael Kurtz, Global Head of Equity Strategy, Nomura explains why a Romney victory would be better for equity markets.

Even a compromise by Congress to avert a fiscal cliff won't change the troubled credit outlook of the U.S. economy, which continues to face a huge debt burden, says Sean Egan, managing director of Egan-Jones.