Emerging markets will drive global economic expansion during the next 20 years, and the consumer sector will have significant advantages in these areas, says Artisan fund manager Mark Yockey.
Rising input costs and global food consumption will be key factors in the coming years for agriculture-related stocks, according to Morningstar's Adam Fleck.
The U.S. is particularly well situated compared with almost any other economy in the world right now, says Morningstar's director of economic analysis. These four factors should push 2012 GDP growth ahead of 2011's rate.
As investment in fixed assets declines, consumption will drive GDP growth in China, and consumer cyclicals offer high yields and good valuations, says Matthews Asia's Jesper Madsen.