David Mann, Regional Head of Research, Americas, Standard Chartered Bank expresses alarm over the lack of urgency in avoiding the fiscal cliff. He warns that falling off the cliff will have serious economic consequences.
Pawel Swieboda, President, demosEuropa explains why he's optimistic on Central European nations. He adds that the shift to continental Europe has given nations like Poland an opportunity to expand into global markets.
Robin Bew, Chief Economist, EIU, says it isn't necessary for candidates to follow through on their campaign promises when they're elected. He adds that the real issue facing the next president will be the fiscal cliff.
Robin Bew, Chief Economist, The Economist Intelligence Unit shares his observations on China's economy. He adds that heightened tensions between China and Japan will weigh on corporates in both countries.
Herman Leung, Senior Internet Analyst, Susquehanna Financial Group says that it's too early to tell how well the stock can do, as the firm tries to improve on customer service.
Fred Cannon, Director of Research & Chief Equity Strategist at Keefe, Bruyette & Woods says Citi's new management will accelerate change at the bank and meet investors' needs.
Monty Agarwal, Managing Partner, MA Capital Management says that although companies are beating earnings expectations, they are doing so from a low base.
Average turnover at the Australian Securities Exchange dropped 20% in September to $4.4 billion dollars. Peter Hiom, the deputy CEO of the exchange discusses what's being done to boost turnover.
CNBC's Adam Bakhtiar takes on the challenge of the daily stock in 60 seconds segment and looks at Citigroup's shares which are higher on news of the sudden resignation of the company's CEO, Vikram Pandit.
Nizam Idris, MD and Head of Strategy of Fixed Income & Currencies at Macquarie says the U.S. dollar will see some downside pressure due to the impact of QE3, but the improving U.S. economy will help offset the currency's weakness.
DC International Advisor's Christian Whiton, Democrats Abroad Australia's Dae Levine and Hong Kong America Center's Glenn Shive analyze the second U.S. election debate.
Stuart Oakley, Managing Director, Asian Currency Trading, Nomura says markets are getting increasingly confident that the fourth quarter will bring a raft of positive data to boost sentiment.
Timothy Ghriskey, CIO, Solaris Group, says Pandit's departure is the right change for the bank. He adds that Citi's move to install Michael Corbat as CEO will boost confidence in the company.
Mark McDonnell, Telecommunications, Media & Technology Analyst, BBY analyzes Rupert Murdoch's plan to split News Corp into two separate companies. He adds that the split still leaves many questions unanswered.
Stuart Oakley, Managing Director, Asian Currency Trading, Nomura says Pandit's departure is just a sign of the effects increased regulation have had on the U.S. banking sector.
Peter Akerley, President & CEO, Erdene Gold explains that despite the slip in Mongolian mining, especially coal, capital injections in the sector still remain strong.
Matt Koppenheffer, Senior Banking Analyst, Motley Fool says Pandit's abrupt departure from Citi raises questions about what went on behind closed doors. He also discusses what Michael Corbat will bring to the table for Citi.
Tadashi Yanai, Chairman & CEO of Fast Retailing, talks to CNBC's Kaori Enjoji about the firm's strategy for expansion in China and potential plans to open stores in India.
Sebastien Galy, Senior Currency Strategist, Societe Generale dissects the recent moves to the upside by the Euro. He adds the currency could reach 1.32-34 based on market speculation.
Martin Ferguson, Minister for Resources and Energy & Minister for Tourism of Australia says that national LNG output rates will double to about 70 million tonnes a year.
Jeffrey Christian, Founder & Managing Director, CPM Group says that gold could move towards the $1700-level, if it does not break past the $1750 handle.
Alan Tonelson, Research Fellow, U.S. Business and Industry Council and Dennis Kelleher CEO, Better Markets discuss the Romney and Obama Presidential campaigns.
Erik Ristuben, Chief Investment Strategist, Russell Investments and Larry McDonald, Senior Director, Credit Sales & Trading, Newedge Group review the earnings season.
Erik Ristuben, Chief Investment Strategist, Russell Investments and LARRY MCDONALD, Senior Director, Credit Sales & Trading, Newedge Group weigh in on Pandit's exit from Citi.
Graham Bibby, Managing Director,CEO & CIO, Richmond Asset Management gives his view on the U.S. presidential election, and explains why he's bullish on Chinese equities.
Graham Bibby, Managing Director,CEO & CIO, Richmond Asset Management tells Capital Connection why he's going to allocate more money into Asian equities.
Ismael Pili, Head of Financials Research, Asia, Macquarie Securities said Asian banks are growing their market share even as their Western counterparts continue to deleverage.