This family is a large group of approximately 400 species including peach, cherry, almond, and plum. They are alternative leaved, deciduous and evergreen shrubs and trees. They can range in size from ground covers to 80 foot-tall trees. Many are grown for their fruit or as ornamentals.
What it is: An emerging market economy describes a nation's economy that is progressing toward becoming more advanced, usually by means of rapid growth and industrialization. These countries experience an expanding role both in the world economy and on the political frontier.
Emerging and growth-leading economies. Emerging and growth-leading economies (EAGLEs) are a grouping of key emerging markets developed by BBVA Research. The EAGLE economies are expected to lead global growth in the next 10 years, and to provide important opportunities for investors.