Deeper financial sector would aid Azerbaijan's economy

Increased levels of financial intermediation would help develop the private sector and economic diversification

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Platinum and palladium price trends will diverge

Platinum is being weighed on by a strong dollar and commodity sell-off; palladium looks more buoyant

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Capital flight, supporting sanctioned companies and high government expenditure will be key problems for Russia

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Markets may be underestimating obstacles to further global policy loosening

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The main risk factor for 2015 is a renewed loss of confidence in the euro-area

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Global metal markets have been bearish over the past three years, creating expectations of change in 2015

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The outlook for growth and governability is poor, exacerbated by the expanding Petrobras scandal

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Voters' anger at scandal-ridden government overcomes any 'feel-good factor' from strong economy

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Interethnic tensions and the Syria crisis may bring political instability, as GDP growth fails to hit previous highs

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Falling commodity prices and sluggish world trade will weigh on global growth

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