But many investors worry that austerity measures taken by Greece,Portugal and Spain will stifle growth in Europe and lead to recession.

VOA: standard.2010.05.17

Art Cashin,the floor director at UBS Financial Services, says many investors worry that the uncertainty in Europe could trigger another global meltdown.

VOA: standard.2010.05.21

For many investors in Asia, gold's role as a source of safety and value has been reinforced over the past year of economic uncertainty.

VOA: standard.2010.07.21

She says since many investors in Southeast Asia are buying gold, prices should remain high.

VOA: standard.2010.07.21

Baaderbank Analyst Robert Halver says the move caught many investors off guard.

VOA: standard.2010.05.19

Randall agrees, saying many foreign investors now look favorably at Vietnam a year after the downturn.

VOA: standard.2009.10.16

Dozens of Asian financial companies shut down, and many banks merged with others, or sold large stakes to foreign investors Tarrin Nimmanahaeminda became Thailand's finance minister during the crisis.

VOA: standard.2009.04.06