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Prospects for frontier economies in 2018
Investors have devoured frontier economies' debt this year while the MSCI frontier markets equity index is up 25%+
InternationalPlatinum prospects will slip further against palladium
Diesel led platinum prices are sliding but the outlook is more favourable for gasoline and hybrid led palladium prices
InternationalProspects for cybersecurity in 2018
High profile cyberattacks, leaks and disinformation campaigns in 2017 have elevated the importance of cybersecurity
InternationalProspects for global climate governance in 2018
Climate negotiations next year seek to write technical rules and bring national policies in line with emissions cuts
InternationalZinc deficit is unsustainable over the longer term
The zinc market has tightened sharply, leading prices to surge, but capacity will gradually expand
InternationalProspects for internet governance in 2018
The future of global internet governance is highly contested as old disputes re-emerge and new challenges arise
InternationalMarkets question degree of monetary divergence
Japan and the ECB renew their commitment to loose policy and markets are questioning the US commitment to tightening
InternationalNew Fed chair will bring continuity but raise unknowns
Trump's nominee Jerome Powell will maintain the monetary policy already underway
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