PROFIT FROM THE FANTASTIC FOUR.

The article points out some of the economic strengths and weaknesses of Brazil, Russia, India and China, and identifies investment opportunities. The Brazilian government's skilled management of fiscal and monetary policy broke the back of inflation and restored confidence in the nation's currency, the real. Russia is running trade and budget surpluses, while India has good corporate and management quality. It is also noted that China's fast-motion industrialization, urbanization and infrastructure construction are driving the global economy. INSET: HOW THE BRIC ECONOMIES AND MARKETS COMPARE.