Prospects 2018
International
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Global economy
Global growth has momentum but tighter monetary policy and worries over trade and redistribution hang over the year
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Internet governance
The future of global internet governance is highly contested as old disputes re-emerge and new challenges arise
Cybersecurity
High profile cyberattacks, leaks and disinformation campaigns in 2017 have elevated the importance of cybersecurity
Frontier economies
Investors have devoured frontier economies' debt this year while the MSCI frontier markets equity index is up 25%+
Fossil fuels
OPEC cuts through 2018 will keep oil prices in the present trading band but US output and long-term trends are wildcards