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Prospects for the global economy in 2015
Falling commodity prices and sluggish world trade will weigh on global growth
InternationalTurkish Central Bank credibility will remain in doubt
If Turkey continues to enjoy improved investor sentiment and falling inflation, cautious interest rate cuts are likely
TurkeyGlobal bond market does not show 'bubble' conditions
Despite some bubble characteristics, the global bond landscape is not out of touch with fundamentals
InternationalGlobal growth fears spur emerging market volatility
Market scepticism on the effectiveness of recent ECB measures should limit appetite for risk assets
InternationalEU will use climate deal to push for global agreement
The EU remains the leader on climate-change policy, but will struggle to achieve a global agreement
EUGlobal 'smart cities' movement will gain traction
Momentum behind 'smart cities' infrastructure is growing, but implementation will be challenging
InternationalIron ore market will not see a new global player
A Glencore-Rio Tinto merger looks increasingly unlikely, due to current iron ore market difficulties
InternationalGlobal wealth tax is unlikely to be adopted
A universal wealth tax is not feasible but governments will find other ways to tax the rich
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