As 2003 began, it was not immediately obvious to everyone that Asia's equity markets would enjoy such a strong rally - pretty much across the board.
Our own FinanceAsia 100 blue chip Index began the year at 920, before plummeting to close to 800 thanks to SARS, and ended the year at 1122. That marks a 22% performance for the year - not including gains from dividends. It began 2004 at 1173.
We therefore invite readers to submit their prediction for where the FinanceAsia 100 will end up on Friday, December 17 2004. A case of 12 bottles of champagne will go to the winner, who will...
