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Prospects for the global economy in 2018
Global growth has momentum but tighter monetary policy and worries over trade and redistribution hang over the year
International'Crypto' sector could transform international finance
Cryptocurrencies may represent beginnings of a fundamental change in the power structure of the global monetary system
InternationalMiFID II will recast Europe’s financial landscape
The flagship EU investor protection reform takes effect in 2018, and all financial firms operating in the EU must comply
InternationalAdding women in peace talks can improve outcomes
Women combatants, auxiliaries and victims tend to be ignored in peace negotiations, but this undermines stability
InternationalLoose policy outside US will check bond sell-off
US Treasury yields have risen since August, fuelled by Fed hawkishness and hopes for US tax cuts
InternationalThe technological singularity is distant
Advances in artificial intelligence raise the prospect of a fully automated economy in which human labour is unnecessary
InternationalIS threat will persist after territorial losses
Islamic State is close to losing all the territory it once held, which is changing the group's strategies
InternationalThe global economy will enter new era
Hand-wringing about 'capitalism in crisis' is more likely a sign that it is in transition
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