The FTSE 100 proved resilient at the open on Friday, while global trading remained generally downbeat on a stubborn US inflation print and disappointing economic data from China.The FTSE 100 index opened up 3.63 points at 7,648.41. The FTSE 250 was down 48.99 points, 0.3%, at 17,786.70, and the AIM All-Share was down just 0.17 of a point at 695.40.The Cboe UK 100 was marginally higher at 764.04, t

The time has come to reappraise China as investor sentiment is starting to recover, despite ongoing volatility in economic data from the Asian giant. We believe the best way to get exposure is through funds which offer broad exposure to a range of industries rather than picking individual shares, due to the risks that still come with the country.This article highlights the state of play in China a