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Outlook 2017: The Good (economy), The Bad (policy), and The Ugly (politics)
The outcome for markets in 2017 will be determined by the contrasting influences of a clearly improving global economy, a continued transition away from easier monetary policy toward easier fiscal policy, and extreme uncertainty in the political outlooks, particularly in the U.S. and Europe. Global equity markets are entering 2017 on a wave of optimism fueled by the now visible improving economic outlook and expectations of tax reforms, fiscal stimulus, and reduced regulatory impediments to business in the U.S. And these are indeed the positive drivers for both the U.S. and global economy and markets in 2017. Read more.