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‘Trumpflation’ trading may run out of steam in 2017
Rates divergence with the EU and Japan will keep US assets attractive but the optimism for Trump's plans may be overdone
InternationalPlatinum price outlook clouded by uncertain demand
The platinum market is in decline and demand is likely to remain modest
InternationalMladic genocide verdict would restore faith in justice
Most observers and victims believe convicting Mladic of genocide would be a just outcome
InternationalHacking fears will slow global e-voting adoption
There are many incentives to move registration and voting online, but also considerable potential costs
InternationalSugar price spikes will continue to worry importers
Sugar has a highly cyclical price, and there are concerns about how long high prices may last
InternationalInterest in alternative investment classes is growing
Low interest rates combined with high infrastructure demand will help alternative investments become mainstream
InternationalImpunity will incentivise cyberattacks globally
The inability to attribute cyberattacks with certainty has hobbled responses and fostered a climate of impunity
InternationalStructural weaknesses hinder the coal price outlook
Chinese and Indonesian output cuts have driven up coal prices, and renewed impetus has come from Trump's election
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