As world gold demand falls dramatically in the third quarter, Marcus Grubb, Managing Director, Investment Research and Marketing at the World Gold Council tells CNBC why.

In the risk averse environment people are still looking for yield and returns - a difficult thing to achieve in the current environment, Jeremy Stretch, Head of FX Strategy at CIBC, told CNBC.

Alex Gunz, fund manager at Heptagon Capital, tells CNBC U.S. homebuilding companies have seen impressive share price moves, and he expects them to rise as the U.S. housing recovery continues.

Marijn Dekkers, CEO of Bayer, explains to CNBC that while Bayer has felt increased pressure on drug pricing from governments, its success in research and development has the company positioned for success.

Hans Humes, president of Greylock Capital, talks to CNBC about the recent ruling that may require Argentina to pay creditors of long-term sovereign debt.

David Semmens, US economist at Standard Chartered, tells CNBC that Republicans are beginning to realize they will have to make concessions to the Democrats in order to resolve the fiscal cliff.

Sabina Kaylan, European head of research at CBRE Investors, tells CNBC why there are new opportunities to invest in northern European real estate.

Francesco Filia, CEO and CIO of Fasanara Capital, tells CNBC why he expects there to be a 20 percent rise in European equity markets over the next three to four months.

Frank Holmes, CEO and CIO of U.S. Global Investors, tells CNBC that there may be short-term market uncertainty, but the stock market has experienced an incredible boost over the last four years under President Obama.

Jonathan Compton, managing director at Bedlam Asset Management joins CNBC for a technical look at Vodafone.

Anthony Fry, chairman at Espirito Santo Investment Bank UK, tells CNBC that the Republicans will be under greater pressure than President Obama when it comes to resolving the fiscal cliff .

Chuka Umunna the UK's shadow business secretary tells CNBC that the UK government needs to back areas and companies where the country has a competitive edge.

Santiago Montoya, Colombian artist, explains to CNBC how he is using art to make people think critically about money, the value we assign to it, and the way in which it shapes global developments.

Colombian artist Santiago Montoya gives CNBC a closer look into his London art exhibition 'The Great Swindle', which features artwork composed with bank notes for the purpose of raising questions about the value of money.

Adam Cole, head of currency strategy at RBC, warns CNBC that Carney's appointment to BoE Governor may not necessarily have the positive effects for sterling that many people anticipate.

Michael Saunders, chief economist for Western Europe at Citi, tells CNBC that the economics of austerity, within a fixed exchange rate and poor external competitiveness mean the Greek situation could still fall apart.

Nick Parsons, head of strategy at National Australia Bank, tells CNBC that Mark Carney's successful tenure with the Bank of Canada makes him an excellent appointment to governor of the Bank of England.

Bruno Verstraete, CEO at Lakefield Partners, tells CNBC that although Greece seems to be off the agenda, the fiscal cliff might cause the markets to tank or provide the final relief.

David Hartwell, senior Middle East and North Africa analyst at IHS, tells CNBC that a constitutional stalemate in Egypt has led to the president, judiciary and military all jousting for power.

Patrick Coveney, CEO of convenience group, Greencore, tells CNBC that despite good earnings the company are detecting a little more softness in the UK retail market.