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Gender equality – will a solution come from the private sector? 2017 Geneva Motor Show – does the market need intelligent cars?

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Gender equality – will a solution come from the private sector?

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2017 Geneva Motor Show – does the market need intelligent

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In search of currency manipulators – Is Switzerland one of them? Issue of the century- waste – Is it worth investing in waste disposal and recycling?

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In search of currency manipulators – Is Switzerland one of them?

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Issue of the century- waste – Is it worth investing in waste disposal and recycling?

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Consumers are upbeat – Is the Eurozone benefiting? Little progress in Greece – Is debt cancellation the way out?

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Consumers are upbeat – Is the Eurozone benefiting?

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Little progress in Greece – Is debt cancellation the way out?

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The undeclared currency war – How far will central banks go? Gold as a safe haven – What's different this year?

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The undeclared currency war – How far will central banks go?

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Gold as a safe haven – What's different this year?

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Europe on the eve of elections – Is the Euro Area disintegrating? The rise of automation – what are the drivers?

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Europe on the eve of elections – Is the Euro Area disintegrating?

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The rise of automation – what are the drivers?

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Corporate share buybacks – how do investors benefit? The Swiss watch industry is ticking slower – when will it recover?

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Corporate share buybacks – how do investors benefit?

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The Swiss watch industry is ticking slower – when will it recover?

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Inflation is here – Is cheap money over? Trump makes good on his threats – Is a trade war on the way?

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Inflation is here – Is cheap money over?

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Trump makes good on his threats – Is a trade war on the way?

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Automotive industry in transition – How will we get from A to B in future? Diesel scandal and protectionism – Will the car industry get back on track?

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Automotive industry in transition – How will we get from A to B in future?

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Diesel scandal and protectionism – Will the car industry get back on track?

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Tremors in healthcare – Will Trump carry out his threats? Profiting from equities – Is the dividend strategy the right way to go?

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Tremors in healthcare – Will Trump carry out his threats?

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Profiting from equities – Is the dividend strategy the right way to go?

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Free trade without borders called into question – is globalization finished? Challenges in the New Year – are investors facing more or fewer risks?

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Free trade without borders called into question – is globalization finished?

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Challenges in the New Year – are investors facing more or fewer risks?

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The year of surprises – will 2017 bring more astonishment? Central bank sprint to the end – who's taking action, who's waiting for better times?

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The year of surprises – will 2017 bring more astonishment?

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Central bank sprint to the end – who's taking action, who's waiting for better times?

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Trump's threats – what if they’re not empty? Watch sales down 10% – who will save the Swiss watch industry?

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Trump's threats – what if they’re not empty?

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Watch sales down 10% – who will save the Swiss watch industry?

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Week 50 Renzi loses political poker – what's next in Italy? Europe out of step – how long can the EU survive?

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Renzi loses political poker – what's next in Italy?

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Europe out of step – how long can the EU survive?

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Week 49 UBS House View Year Ahead – What can we expect next year? The End Game – Do investors have a feel for it?

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UBS House View Year Ahead – What can we expect next year?

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The End Game – Do investors have a feel for it?

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Week 48 The middle class in distress – is Switzerland the exception? New leaders for Europe – is the old continent on the verge of upheaval?

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The middle class in distress – is Switzerland the exception?

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New leaders for Europe – is the old continent on the verge of upheaval?

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Week 47 Trump loves the color gold – What status do luxury goods have? Girl power in the economy – UBS shows how it works

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Trump loves the color gold – What status do luxury goods have?

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Girl power in the economy – UBS shows how it works

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Week 46 Trump has been elected – what will the new US be like? Uncertainty after Trump's election – how can the markets be reassured?

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Trump has been elected – what will the new US be like?

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Uncertainty after Trump's election – how can the markets be reassured?

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Week 45 Inflation on the rise – What does it mean for the markets? An end to bond purchases – When will the ECB take that bold step?

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Inflation on the rise – What does it mean for the markets?

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An end to bond purchases – When will the ECB take that bold step?

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Week 44 The US votes – what can the rest of the world expect? China’s “hard landing” now a moot point – how sustainable is the recovery?

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The US votes – what can the rest of the world expect?

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China’s “hard landing” now a moot point – how sustainable is the recovery?

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Week 43 Elderly consumers and growth – where are seniors putting their money? From trade fair to autumn fair – how important are goods fairs today?

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Elderly consumers and growth – where are seniors putting their money?

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From trade fair to autumn fair – how important are goods fairs today?

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Week 42 Record debt around the globe – how long can the world survive on credit? Pound sterling in free fall – when will the descent slow down?

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Record debt around the globe – how long can the world survive on credit?

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Pound sterling in free fall – when will the descent slow down?

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Week 41 Real estate more expensive than ever – When will the global bubble burst? Car market in the doldrums – What can fuel the sector now?

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Real estate more expensive than ever – When will the global bubble burst?

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Car market in the doldrums – What can fuel the sector now?

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Week 40 The Power of Women and the Path to Success – Which businesses profit the most? Bonds Under Pressure – How is the low interest environment affecting this asset class?

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The Power of Women and the Path to Success – Which businesses profit the most?

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Bonds Under Pressure – How is the low interest environment affecting this asset class?

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Week 39 Risk of water shortage – which investments could help? China's real estate bubble – how likely is a slowdown?

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Risk of water shortage – which investments could help?

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China's real estate bubble – how likely is a slowdown?

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Week 38 Boost for the IT sector – Who will deliver the big profits? Switzerland on track for growth – How sustainable is the upturn?

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Boost for the IT sector – Who will deliver the big profits?

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Switzerland on track for growth – How sustainable is the upturn?

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Week 37 Troubled times for Italy and Spain – what's blocking the reform process? So long, black gold – can new technologies bring about an upswing?

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Troubled times for Italy and Spain – what's blocking the reform process?

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So long, black gold – can new technologies bring about an upswing?

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Week 36 Janet Yellen at Jackson Hole – What does the future hold for monetary policy? Tension before the US presidential elections – How much turbulence should we expect?

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Janet Yellen at Jackson Hole – What does the future hold for monetary policy?

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Tension before the US presidential elections – How much turbulence should we expect?

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Week 35 Stock exchange marriage in China – Who will benefit most from the mega-merger? Downward trend in the insurance sector – Who will ensure light at the end of the tunnel?

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Stock exchange marriage in China – Who will benefit most from the mega-merger?

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Downward trend in the insurance sector – Who will ensure light at the end of the tunnel?

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Week 34 Up, down, up, down – at what point will the oil price stabilize? Negative interest in Switzerland – will other countries have to follow suit?

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Up, down, up, down – at what point will the oil price stabilize?

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Negative interest in Switzerland – will other countries have to follow suit?

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Week 33 Italy in a downwards spiral – will Renzi now also lose the last positive rating? Virtually no profitable real estate investments – is investment only worthwhile for risk-takers?

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Italy in a downwards spiral – will Renzi now also lose the last positive rating?

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Virtually no profitable real estate investments – is investment only worthwhile for risk-takers?

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Week 32 All eyes on Brazil – will the Olympic Games give the country a boost? Vacations in the age of terror – can Switzerland benefit from its safe reputation?

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All eyes on Brazil – will the Olympic Games give the country a boost?

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Vacations in the age of terror – can Switzerland benefit from its safe reputation?

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Week 31 The watch industry is struggling – what's causing such an impact on the sector? New investment strategies – how do we best invest right now?

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The watch industry is struggling – what's causing such an impact on the sector?

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New investment strategies – how do we best invest right now?

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Week 30 Airbus, Boeing and co – the wind is turning, but which way? More Labour, less Conservative – will Theresa May be able to unify the UK?

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Airbus, Boeing and co – the wind is turning, but which way?

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More Labour, less Conservative – will Theresa May be able to unify the UK?

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Week 29 British real estate prices react to Brexit – is there a crash looming? Unstable Italy – why are banks getting into difficulties?

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British real estate prices react to Brexit – is there a crash looming?

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Unstable Italy – why are banks getting into difficulties?

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Week 28 Gold as a safe haven – when will it start to lose its shine? Swiss francs as a safe haven – when will the SNB's alarm bells ring?

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Gold as a safe haven – when will it start to lose its shine?

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Swiss francs as a safe haven – when will the SNB's alarm bells ring?

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Week 27 Shock after the referendum – What's next for the UK and Europe? Markets in turmoil – How long will the Brexit effect last?

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Shock after the referendum – What's next for the UK and Europe?

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Markets in turmoil – How long will the Brexit effect last?

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So the UK are leaving – Where will EU policy head now?

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Week 26 Great suffering in Venezuela – Will the powder keg explode?

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Week 25 India on the up – how sustainable is this surge in growth? Earning money through debt – can Switzerland count on new income?

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India on the up – how sustainable is this surge in growth?

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Earning money through debt – can Switzerland count on new income?

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Week 24 Counting down to the referendum – What if the UK actually leaves the EU? Private markets – Why it's worth looking outside regulated exchanges for attractive investments?

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Counting down to the referendum – What if the UK actually leaves the EU?

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Private markets – Why it's worth looking outside regulated exchanges for attractive investments?

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Week 23 Growth and urbanization – is it worth investing in the future? 2 percent inflation target – why is nothing working?

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Growth and urbanization – is it worth investing in the future?

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2 percent inflation target – why is nothing working?

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Week 22 Yet more emissions scandals – Does the car industry need to reinvent itself? Credit markets on the up – What reinvigorated the market?

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Yet more emissions scandals – Does the car industry need to reinvent itself?

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Credit markets on the up – What reinvigorated the market?

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Week 21 Clinton or Trump – who are the markets more likely to accept? "Helicopter money" – why is it such a bad idea?

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Clinton or Trump – who are the markets more likely to accept?

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"Helicopter money" – why is it such a bad idea?

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Week 20 Power struggles in Turkey – How much radical change can the economy handle? Waste disposal around the globe – Investing in trash can pay dividends?

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Power struggles in Turkey – How much radical change can the economy handle?

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Waste disposal around the globe – Investing in trash can pay dividends?

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Week 19 The US reporting season is winding down – Can the high-flyers save the quarter? Gold is attempting a rally – Is now the time to get in on the yellow metal?

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The US reporting season is winding down – Can the high-flyers save the quarter?

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Gold is attempting a rally – Is now the time to get in on the yellow metal?

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Week 18 Investing in "Green Bonds" – How much sustainable investment do you need in your portfolio? UBS Global Risk Radar – Is this the calm before the storm?

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Investing in "Green Bonds" – How much sustainable investment do you need in your portfolio?

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UBS Global Risk Radar – Is this the calm before the storm?

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Week 17 The flow of oil continues unchecked – How much longer can Opec continue this? China's growth is dipping further – Is there reason for hope in spite of this?

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The flow of oil continues unchecked – How much longer can Opec continue this?

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China's growth is dipping further – Is there reason for hope in spite of this?

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Week 16 China on a shopping tour – Can it really afford purchases into the billions? Greece back in the headlines – When will the IMF throw in the towel?

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China on a shopping tour – Can it really afford purchases into the billions?

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Greece back in the headlines – When will the IMF throw in the towel?

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Week 15 Terrorism in Europe – how worried is the old continent? Bitcoin hype – is the future of payment virtual?

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Terrorism in Europe – how worried is the old continent?

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Bitcoin hype – is the future of payment virtual?

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Week 14 Swiss cantons in a head-to-head comparison – What lessons can other economic regions learn from them? Central banks under pressure – Are monetary authorities losing their clout?

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Swiss cantons in a head-to-head comparison – What lessons can other economic regions learn from them?

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Central banks under pressure – Are monetary authorities losing their clout?

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Week 13 The world of watches and jewelry in Basel – will the bling find a buyer? # Investing in real estate – where are the best yields to be found?

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The world of watches and jewelry in Basel – will the bling find a buyer?

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Investing in real estate – where are the best yields to be found?

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Week 12 More easy money – has the ECB shot itself in the foot? More prosperity, more protein – who's profiting from the new markets?

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More easy money – has the ECB shot itself in the foot?

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More prosperity, more protein – who's profiting from the new markets?

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Week 11 The networked world – How important is cyber-security? Brazil's economy at the abyss – Who will lead the country out of the crisis?

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The networked world – How important is cyber-security?

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Brazil's economy at the abyss – Who will lead the country out of the crisis?

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Week 10 Global risks – where do the dangers lurk? China’s Central Committee convenes – how much weight will its resolutions have?

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Global risks – where do the dangers lurk?

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China’s Central Committee convenes – how much weight will its resolutions have?

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Week 9 The referendum fight is on – can Cameron prevent a "Brexit"? Speculating on food – how much regulation is appropriate?

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The referendum fight is on – can Cameron prevent a "Brexit"?

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Speculating on food – how much regulation is appropriate?

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Week 8 Challenges of the future – what is the benefit of longer-term investments? 9.7 billion people by 2050 – what markets will benefit the most

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Challenges of the future – what is the benefit of longer-term investments?

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9.7 billion people by 2050 – what markets will benefit the most

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Week 7 Sand in the gears – is America sliding back into recession? Weakness in the credit markets – when will the credit boom end?

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Sand in the gears – is America sliding back into recession?

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Weakness in the credit markets – when will the credit boom end?

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Week 6 Safe haven investments – does the Swiss franc still count? Exit from Brexit – can the Brits really be persuaded to change their minds?

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Safe haven investments – does the Swiss franc still count?

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Exit from Brexit – can the Brits really be persuaded to change their minds?

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Week 5 US interest rate policy – where is the Federal Reserve headed? Germany's industry is suffering – are worries about the future justified?

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US interest rate policy – where is the Federal Reserve

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Germany's industry is suffering – are worries about the future justified?

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Week 4 Tectonic shifts in industry - Is Europe staring into the abyss? Immigration and ageing populations – How can the Old World keep up?

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Tectonic shifts in industry - Is Europe staring into the abyss?

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Immigration and ageing populations – How can the Old World keep up?

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Week 3 Real Estate Focus 2016 – Is real estate a good investment? Houses from a 3D printer – What does digitization bring to the real estate market?

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Real Estate Focus 2016 – Is real estate a good investment?

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Houses from a 3D printer – What does digitization bring to the real estate market?

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Week 2 Troubled start for global equity markets – Is China causing problems? One year of independence for the Swiss franc – How prudent was it to unpeg from the euro?

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Troubled start for global equity markets – Is China causing problems?

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One year of independence for the Swiss franc – How prudent was it to unpeg from the euro?

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The year 2016 – The Chief Investment Office puts things into perspective Prospects with foresight – The Chief Investment Office risks a look into the future

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The year 2016 – The Chief Investment Office puts things into perspective

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Prospects with foresight – The Chief Investment Office risks a look into the future

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Week 53 The USA makes the first move in interest rates – Will calm return to the markets? Fear in the emerging markets – Will the interest rate increase cause problems for the poor countries?

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The USA makes the first move in interest rates – Will calm return to the markets?

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Fear in the emerging markets – Will the interest rate increase cause problems for the poor?

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Week 52 Central banks and the search for a solution – What comes after printing money? Just hot air or a clear statement – What will result from the Paris climate targets?

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Central banks and the search for a solution – What comes after printing money?

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Just hot air or a clear statement – What will result from the Paris climate targets?

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Week 51 Easing and yet not so much easing – is Draghi only acting half-heartedly? The flood of oil is unabated – how long can Opec afford cheap oil?

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Easing and yet not so much easing – is Draghi only acting half-heartedly?

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The flood of oil is unabated – how long can Opec afford cheap oil?

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Week 50 The year 2016 – The Chief Investment Office puts things into perspective Prospects with foresight – The Chief Investment Office risks a look into the future

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The year 2016 – The Chief Investment Office puts things into perspective

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Prospects with foresight – The Chief Investment Office risks a look into the future

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Week 49 Cancer treatment – how can one invest and promote research at the same time? China pins its hopes on its neighbors – is it worth investing in South Asia?

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Cancer treatment – how can one invest and promote research at the same time?

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China pins its hopes on its neighbors – is it worth investing in South Asia?

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Week 48 Anger, grief, fear and uncertainty – why have the financial markets remained unaffected? Waiting for inflation – why are the measures having no effect?

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Anger, grief, fear and uncertainty – why have the financial markets remained unaffected?

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Waiting for inflation – why are the measures having no effect?

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Week 47 Mega-merger acquisition activity – sign of an imminent market crash? US labor market on track ‑ time now for the much-awaited rate hike?

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Mega-merger acquisition activity – sign of an imminent market crash?

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US labor market on track ‑ time now for the much-awaited rate hike?

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Week 46 Central banks 2016 – who will be the first to dare to increase the interest rates? China's currency warfare – how important will the renminbi be?

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Central banks 2016 – who will be the first to dare to increase the interest rates?

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China's currency warfare – how important will the renminbi be?

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Week 45 Too much, too expensive, or too little – what state is global real estate in? Uncertainties, yet record prices – is a year-end rally in store?

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Too much, too expensive, or too little – what state is global real estate in?

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Uncertainties, yet record prices – is a year-end rally in store?

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Week 44 Commodities in a lasting slump – What are the reasons? Corruption, nepotism and currency collapse – Can Brazil still be saved?

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Commodities in a lasting slump – What are the reasons?

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Corruption, nepotism and currency collapse – Can Brazil still be saved?

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Week 43 What is the impact of the diesel emission scandal on the Auto Industry? International Monetary Fund concerns – Is the world heading for a new debt crisis?

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What is the impact of the diesel emission scandal on the Auto Industry?

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International Monetary Fund concerns – Is the world heading for a new debt crisis?

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Week 42 Southern Europe ascending – How solid is the reform process? Pessimistic Monetary Fund – Is there a threat of global recession?

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Southern Europe ascending – How solid is the reform process?

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Pessimistic Monetary Fund – Is there a threat of global recession?

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Week 41 The rollercoaster ride continues – When will Asian markets settle down? The Catalans agree – How realistic is a split from the rest of Spain?

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The rollercoaster ride continues – When will Asian markets settle down?

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The Catalans agree – How realistic is a split from the rest of Spain?

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Week 40 The gamble paid off – how will Tsipras react now? Fed dovish again – how long will Yellen's timidity prevail?

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The gamble paid off – how will Tsipras react now?

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Fed dovish again – how long will Yellen's timidity prevail?

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Week 39 71 cities in the spotlight – what does the latest Prices and Earnings comparison study tell us? Antics with exchange rates – whose wages enable them to live well where?

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71 cities in the spotlight – what does the latest Prices and Earnings comparison study tell us?

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Antics with exchange rates – whose wages enable them to live well where?

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Week 38 Networking and automation – is the automotive sector undergoing radical change? Air pollution as an investment – where does it pay to get involved?

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Networking and automation – is the automotive sector undergoing radical change?

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Air pollution as an investment – where does it pay to get involved?

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Week 37 Investing in Switzerland – have we weathered the shock to the Swiss franc? Long-term investments in the frontier markets – what makes the unknown world so attractive?

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Investing in Switzerland – have we weathered the shock to the Swiss franc?

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Long-term investments in the frontier markets – what makes the unknown world so attractive?

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Week 36 Huge market losses worldwide – is China solely to blame? New markets in the pharmaceutical industry – is oncology the major driver?

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Huge market losses worldwide – is China solely to blame?

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New markets in the pharmaceutical industry – is oncology the major driver?

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Week 35 On the brink of the US interest rate liftoff – is the Eurozone ready? Obesity as a billion-dollar market – who are the big winners?

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On the brink of the US interest rate liftoff – is the Eurozone ready?

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Obesity as a billion-dollar market – who are the big winners?

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Week 34 Eurozone – is the worst behind us? Banks and insurance companies – ready for a relaunch?

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Eurozone – is the worst behind us?

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Banks and insurance companies – ready for a relaunch?

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Week 33 Tourism – where are we headed? Interest rates – how much will the interest rate rebound cost?

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Tourism – where are we headed?

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Interest rates – how much will the interest rate rebound cost?

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Week 32 Japan's markets deliver a surprise – can we really trust Abenomics? The battle for water – which investments can defuse the situation?

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Japan's markets deliver a surprise – can we really trust Abenomics?

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The battle for water – which investments can defuse the situation?

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Week 31 Hopeful signs in the energy sector – where are the profits in the oil surplus? Eating and being eaten – what do company takeovers really deliver?

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Hopeful signs in the energy sector – where are the profits in the oil surplus?

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Eating and being eaten – what do company takeovers really deliver?

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Week 30 Greeks remain in the euro – has the European concept now been saved? Iran agreement signed – who are the biggest beneficiaries?

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Greeks remain in the euro – has the European concept now been saved?

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Iran agreement signed – who are the biggest beneficiaries?

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Update Greece

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Week 29 Debt relief or Grexit – how will the Eurozone decide? China's markets in a downward spiral – can intervention stop the trend?

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Debt relief or Grexit – how will the Eurozone decide?

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China's markets in a downward spiral – can intervention stop the trend?

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Update Greece: The Greeks have dared to say no. So what happens now?

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Week 28 Greece at the brink – who can prevent the plunge? The SNB writes off billions – when will the trend reverse?

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Greece at the brink – who can prevent the plunge?

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The SNB writes off billions – when will the trend reverse?

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Update Greece: Back to zero hour – are the Greeks running low on ammunition?

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+++ Update Greece tomorrow Tuesday+++ Week 27 Is there an end in sight – when will the Greek gods show mercy? A world without cash – are we facing total surveillance?

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Is there an end in sight – when will the Greek gods show mercy?

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A world without cash – are we facing total surveillance?

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Week 26 Still no "Yes" from Yellen – why is the Fed reluctant to raise interest rates? The EU and Greece – is there anything that can still be done?

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Still no "Yes" from Yellen – why is the Fed reluctant to raise interest rates?

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The EU and Greece – is there anything that can still be done?

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Week 25 Japan is growing fast – is the new state of euphoria justified? Total power remains a dream – where is Turkey now headed?

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Japan is growing fast – is the new state of euphoria justified?

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Total power remains a dream – where is Turkey now headed?

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Week 24 China's volatile economic data – does the politburo know what to do? G7 or G20 – which can achieve more?

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China's volatile economic data – does the politburo know what to do?

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G7 or G20 – which can achieve more?

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Week 23 Swiss exports under pressure – can the Eurozone compensate the loss? Rightist and Leftist winners in Poland and Spain – a cause for worry in the Eurozone?

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Swiss exports under pressure – can the Eurozone compensate the loss?

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Rightist and Leftist winners in Poland and Spain – a cause for worry in the Eurozone?

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Week 22 Turnaround on the bond markets - have interest rates already started to rebound? Gold is shining again - time to invest?

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Turnaround on the bond markets - have interest rates already started to rebound?

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Gold is shining again - time to invest?

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Week 21 Labor market data raises hopes – is the US back on track? The Greek standoff goes on – when will the dice roll?

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Labor market data raises hopes – is the US back on track?

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The Greek standoff goes on – when will the dice roll?

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Week 20 Industry prospects brighten – can the Eurozone take a deep breath? Nasty headlines from Brazil – why is the Amazon nation stagnating?

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Industry prospects brighten – can the Eurozone take a deep breath?

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Nasty headlines from Brazil – why is the Amazon nation stagnating?

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Week 19 Run-up to the UK elections – are EU opponents dominating the debate? Global trading blocs – who loses out in international trade?

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Run-up to the UK elections – are EU opponents dominating the debate?

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Global trading blocs – who loses out in international trade?

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Week 18 Threat of a Grexit – are the Greeks running out of ideas? Europe on the move – how much migration does the West need?

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Threat of a Grexit – are the Greeks running out of ideas?

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Europe on the move – how much migration does the West need?

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Week 17 Dark clouds over the US – is the economic boom under threat? China's economy on the defensive – how is the politburo responding?

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Dark clouds over the US – is the economic boom under threat?

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China's economy on the defensive – how is the politburo responding?

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Week 16 Breakthrough in the nuclear standoff – will Iran be rehabilitated? Swiss national fund for currency reserves – who is for or against?

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Breakthrough in the nuclear standoff – will Iran be rehabilitated?

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Swiss national fund for currency reserves – who is for or against?

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Week 15 Volatile currencies around the globe – when will things quiet down? The dollar soars – when will it have to come down?

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Volatile currencies around the globe – when will things quiet down?

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The dollar soars – when will it have to come down?

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Week 14 Sarkozy's resurrection – are France's conservatives coming back? Luxury goods are as popular as ever – what does "Basel World" mean to us?

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Sarkozy's resurrection – are France's conservatives coming back?

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Luxury goods are as popular as ever – what does "Basel World" mean to us?

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Week 13 Threats from Greece – how much longer will the Eurogroup play along? Thaw in US-Cuban relations – Who will get a piece of the pie, and how big will the slices be?

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Threats from Greece – how much longer will the Eurogroup play along?

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Thaw in US-Cuban relations – Who will get a piece of the pie, and how big will the slices be?

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Week 12 Swiss interest rate world upside down – how good or bad are negative interest rates? Swiss pension system at risk – what alternatives do the insured have?

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Swiss interest rate world upside down – how good or bad are negative interest rates?

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Swiss pension system at risk – what alternatives do the insured have?

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Week 11 Greece's list of reforms approved – who will ensure their implementation? Change of direction in the UK – will the pro-or anti-EU faction win out?

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Greece's list of reforms approved – who will ensure their implementation?

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Change of direction in the UK – will the pro-or anti-EU faction win out?

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Week 10 The Greek saga continues – what effect will the four-month extension have? Deflation in many parts of Europe – when will we see a reversal?

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The Greek saga continues – what effect will the four-month extension have?

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Deflation in many parts of Europe – when will we see a reversal?

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Week 9 Greece without the euro – what's the alternative? Central bank measures – is this a new currency war?

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Greece without the euro – what's the alternative?

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Central bank measures – is this a new currency war?

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Week 8 The countdown in Athens has begun – is the "Grexit" inevitable? The Swiss franc at parity – how will it affect the Swiss economy?

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The countdown in Athens has begun – is the "Grexit" inevitable?

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The Swiss franc at parity – how will it affect the Swiss economy?

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Week 7 Greek political brinkmanship – is Tsipras serious about his threats? Crude oil prices up ten percent – is this the turnaround?

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Greek political brinkmanship – is Tsipras serious about his threats?

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Crude oil prices up ten percent – is this the turnaround?

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Week 6 Greece votes left – is that the end of austerity? The ECB reopens the monetary sluice – will the European economy reawaken?

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Greece votes left – is that the end of austerity?

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The ECB reopens the monetary sluice – will the European economy reawaken?

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Week 5 Swiss Franc – did the Swiss National Bank bow to pressure? OPEC versus the US – is crude oil now a game ball?

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Swiss Franc – did the Swiss National Bank bow to pressure?

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OPEC versus the US – is crude oil now a game ball?

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Week 4 Scrapping the currency floor – what does this mean for the Swiss franc? Central banks under pressure – are the challenges surmountable?

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Scrapping the currency floor – what does this mean for the Swiss franc?

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Central banks under pressure – are the challenges surmountable?

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Week 3 Greece going to the polls – how likely is a "Grexit"? Crude oil nearly a giveaway – is black gold becoming a catchpenny article?

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Greece going to the polls – how likely is a "Grexit"?

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Crude oil nearly a giveaway – is black gold becoming a catchpenny article?

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Week 1 Currency markets on alert – when will the first interest rate moves occur? Oil prices at rock-bottom – can the emerging markets benefit?

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Currency markets on alert – when will the first interest rate moves occur?

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Oil prices at rock-bottom – can the emerging markets benefit?

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Week 52 China is new number-one economy – will the US accept second place? Prime Minister Abe reelected – can "Abenomics" still solve Japan's crisis?

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China is new number-one economy – will the US accept second place?

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Prime Minister Abe reelected – can "Abenomics" still solve Japan's crisis?

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Week 51 Italy's bonds are nearly junk – when will Bella Italia recover? Sarkozy is back in the running – does France need the ex-president?

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Italy's bonds are nearly junk – when will Bella Italia recover?

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Sarkozy is back in the running – does France need the ex-president?

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CIO Year Ahead: With 2014 over, what's in store now? What do investors need to know?

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CIO Year Ahead: With 2014 over, what's in store now?

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CIO Year Ahead: What do investors need to know?

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Week 49 Juncker presents an ambitious economic plan – will EUR 300bn solve the problem? Europe's austerity faltering – is a deficit of 3% realistic?

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Juncker presents an ambitious economic plan – will EUR 300bn solve the problem?

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Europe's austerity faltering – is a deficit of 3% realistic?

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Week 48 Japan falls into recession – will Abe have to give in? Stock market marriage in China – who will benefit from the opening?

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Japan falls into recession – will Abe have to give in?

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Stock market marriage in China – who will benefit from the opening?

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Week 47 The dollar and other currencies – what's happening in foreign exchange? The battle for Swiss gold – what if the initiative succeeds?

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The dollar and other currencies – what's happening in foreign exchange?

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The battle for Swiss gold – what if the initiative succeeds?

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Week 46 Japan reopens the monetary floodgates – has Abenomics failed? Obama in free fall – can the Democrat president still govern the US?

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Japan reopens the monetary floodgates – has Abenomics failed?

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Obama in free fall – can the Democrat president still govern the US?

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Week 45 Stress test with surprises – how well are Europe's banks really faring? Standstill due to Ebola – will Africa be thrown back decades?

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Stress test with surprises – how well are Europe's banks really faring?

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Standstill due to Ebola – will Africa be thrown back decades?

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Week 44 Major differences on global markets – who’s winning, who’s losing? Volatility is rising – is equity market nervousness justified?

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Major differences on global markets – who’s winning, who’s losing?

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Volatility is rising – is equity market nervousness justified?

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Week 43 Wars around the globe – how risky are the crises for the economy? Growth is shrinking – what are global markets suffering from?

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Wars around the globe – how risky are the crises for the economy?

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Growth is shrinking – what are global markets suffering from?

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Week 42 Student protests in Hong Kong – will the special status be rescinded? Investing in the interests of nature – how worthwhile are "green bonds?"

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Student protests in Hong Kong – will the special status be rescinded?

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Investing in the interests of nature – how worthwhile are "green bonds?"

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Week 41 Interest rates appear to be untouchable – who will risk raising them first? China is missing its targets – what will get the growth engine back in gear?

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Interest rates appear to be untouchable – who will risk raising them first?

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China is missing its targets – what will get the growth engine back in gear?

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Week 40 New impulses for the global economy – are G20 members acting in concert? Indebted for good – will the Greeks ever be able to break out?

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New impulses for the global economy – are G20 members acting in concert?

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Indebted for good – will the Greeks ever be able to break out?

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Week 39 SNB in a tight spot – what type of intervention will help the Swiss franc? Brazil in an economic slump – what could change after the elections?

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SNB in a tight spot – what type of intervention will help the Swiss franc?

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Brazil in an economic slump – what could change after the elections?

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Week 38 Leaving the pound behind – are the Scots on their way out? The world is in conflict – so why are oil prices so low?

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Leaving the pound behind – are the Scots on their way out?

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The world is in conflict – so why are oil prices so low?

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Week 37 From inflation to deflation – what does Mario Draghi prescribe for Europe? So different and yet similar – do Japan and Europe have the same malady?

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From inflation to deflation – what does Mario Draghi prescribe for Europe?

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So different and yet similar – do Japan and Europe have the same malady?

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Week 36 Hollande axes his opponents – is the new cabinet what France really needs? Banks in the spotlight – is a good rating also a good investment?

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Hollande axes his opponents – is the new cabinet what France really needs?

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Banks in the spotlight – is a good rating also a good investment?

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Week 35 War on multiple fronts – how much turmoil can markets handle? European growth sputters to a stop – when will the engine start up again?

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War on multiple fronts – how much turmoil can markets handle?

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European growth sputters to a stop – when will the engine start up again?

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Week 34 Trouble returns to the financial markets – who's to blame for the volatility? Erdogan is now president – will Turkey remain a reliable trading partner?

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Trouble returns to the financial markets – who's to blame for the volatility?

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Erdogan is now president – will Turkey remain a reliable trading partner?

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Week 33 Italy is stagnating – where is Renzi the reformer? Russia is being punished – who is paying the price for sanctions?

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Italy is stagnating – where is Renzi the reformer?

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Russia is being punished – who is paying the price for sanctions?

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Week 32 Low oil price despite geopolitical tension – what's holding black gold back? In dire straits of debt – is Argentina broke again?

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Low oil price despite geopolitical tension – what's holding black gold back?

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In dire straits of debt – is Argentina broke again?

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Week 31 China on track – what could impede the nation's progress? Calm on the foreign exchange front – is anyone happy?

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China on track – what could impede the nation's progress?

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Calm on the foreign exchange front – is anyone happy?

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Week 30 European banks under pressure - uncertainty for how much longer? The euro is heading towards a record high – what magic spell does Mario Draghi need?

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European banks under pressure - uncertainty for how much longer?

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The euro is heading towards a record high – what magic spell does Mario Draghi need?

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Week 29 Down to six percent unemployed – is the US economy healthy again? Kill cash – the solution to the debt morass?

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Down to six percent unemployed – is the US economy healthy again?

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Kill cash – the solution to the debt morass?

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Week 28 Government bonds at their limit – where can returns still be achieved? The Bank for International Settlements warns – we may be headed for crisis?

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Government bonds at their limit – where can returns still be achieved?

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The Bank for International Settlements warns – we may be headed for crisis?

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Week 27 Oil poker in Iraqi chaos – are we headed for the next oil crisis? Food for all – how is production coping with demand?

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Oil poker in Iraqi chaos – are we headed for the next oil crisis?

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Food for all – how is production coping with demand?

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Week 26 Overheated property markets – how much regulation is useful? Japan surprises – are "Abenomics" taking a hold?

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Overheated property markets – how much regulation is useful?

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Japan surprises – are "Abenomics" taking a hold?

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Week 25 Firing on all cylinders – will the ECB meet its goal? Huge expense and no benefits – will Brazil manage to break the mold?

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Firing on all cylinders – will the ECB meet its goal?

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Huge expense and no benefits – will Brazil manage to break the mold?

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Week 24 The new boom: company takeovers – are the risks overlooked? Spain struggles on – is the country developing saintly characteristics?

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The new boom: company takeovers – are the risks overlooked?

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Spain struggles on – is the country developing saintly characteristics?

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Week 23 The euro under pressure – what are the alternatives? Expensive equities – will the rally come to an end soon?

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The euro under pressure – what are the alternatives?

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Expensive equities – will the rally come to an end soon?

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Week 22 China's economy is falling – who will pull the rip cord? The US and the energy market – when will the country become self-sufficient?

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China's economy is falling – who will pull the rip cord?

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The US and the energy market – when will the country become self-sufficient?

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Week 21 Deadline June – what will Draghi do about low inflation? Uncertainty in the bond market – where are interest rates headed?

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Deadline June – what will Draghi do about low inflation?

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Uncertainty in the bond market – where are interest rates headed?

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Week 20 China or the US – who will win the race for the largest economy? Fixed minimum wage level – To what extent should the state intervene?

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China or the US – who will win the race for the largest economy?

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Fixed minimum wage level – To what extent should the state intervene?

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Economic Calendar Week 19 US technology in high demand – how to assemble an equity basket? The sick men of Europe return to the government bond market – how healthy are the peripheral countries?

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US technology in high demand – how to assemble an equity basket?

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The sick men of Europe return to the government bond market – how healthy are the peripheral countries?

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Week 17 The world's largest democracy votes – who will 1.2 billion Indians choose? Brazil’s World Cup fever – can stadiums and samba foster sustainable growth?

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The world's largest democracy votes – who will 1.2 billion Indians choose?

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Brazil’s World Cup fever – can stadiums and samba foster sustainable growth?

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Economic Calendar Week 16 From inflation fears to real deflation – time for the ECB to intervene? France and Hungary slide to the right – is the European project under threat?

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From inflation fears to real deflation – time for the ECB to intervene?

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France and Hungary slide to the right – is the European project under threat?

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Week 15 Low-interest rates under scrutiny – are we heading for another financial crisis? Hollande takes a beating – why is the Grande Nation so unhappy?

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Low-interest rates under scrutiny – are we heading for another financial crisis?

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Hollande takes a beating – why is the Grande Nation so unhappy?

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Week 14 El Niño and la Niña – how the weather affects financial markets China and Russia sputter – impact of a major BRIC slowdown

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El Niño and la Niña – how the weather affects financial markets

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China and Russia sputter – impact of a major BRIC slowdown

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Economic Calendar Week 13 150 premieres in Geneva – where is the auto industry heading? Super horsepower or environmentally sound – what gets consumers fired up?

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150 premieres in Geneva – where is the auto industry heading?

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Super horsepower or environmentally sound – what gets consumers fired up?

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Economic Calendar Week 12 Saber-rattling in the Crimean conflict – whom would sanctions affect most? Seven months of Troika – When will Greece finally receive new cash?

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Saber-rattling in the Crimean conflict – whom would sanctions affect most?

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Seven months of Troika – When will Greece finally receive new cash?

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Russia versus the West – will the new Cold War destabilize everything? Emerging markets election fever in 2014 – how much upheaval can the markets withstand?

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Russia versus the West – will the new Cold War destabilize everything?

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Emerging markets election fever in 2014 – how much upheaval can the markets withstand?

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Economic Calendar Week 10 Spain getting up to speed – what brought the ratings upgrade? Russia after Sochi – can Putin also stage new growth?

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Spain getting up to speed – what brought the ratings upgrade?

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Russia after Sochi – can Putin also stage new growth?

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Economic Calendar Week 9 Disappointing growth in Japan – where can momentum be found? Italy’s new contender – can Renzi finally launch some reforms?

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Disappointing growth in Japan – where can momentum be found?

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Italy’s new contender – can Renzi finally launch some reforms?

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Economic Calendar Week 8 Focus on the dollar – time to re-evaluate the greenback? Resilient markets – who’s afraid of emerging market turbulence?

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Focus on the dollar – time to re-evaluate the greenback?

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Resilient markets – who’s afraid of emerging market turbulence?

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Economic Calendar Week 7 Unemployment remains high – when will European job seekers find relief? Crisis in emerging markets – when will it reach the developed economies?

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Unemployment remains high – when will European job seekers find relief?

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Crisis in emerging markets – when will it reach the developed economies?

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Emerging market currencies take a tumble – are we headed for another crisis? Uncertainty surrounding emerging market bonds – how much risk is appropriate?

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Emerging market currencies take a tumble – are we headed for another crisis?

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Uncertainty surrounding emerging market bonds – how much risk is appropriate?

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Economic Calendar Week 5 Immigration, like it or not – how much do we depend on foreigners? Luxury booming despite weaker growth – how is China really doing?

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Immigration, like it or not – how much do we depend on foreigners?

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Luxury booming despite weaker growth – how is China really doing?

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Economic Calendar Week 4 Start of the US reporting season – will tapering have a negative impact? Losers and winners – why so many emerging markets equities are struggling?

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Start of the US reporting season – will tapering have a negative impact?

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Losers and winners – why so many emerging markets equities are struggling?

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Economic Calendar Week 3 The hype surrounding Bitcoins – can the strategy fulfill its promise? The top US banker confirmed in office – will Janet Yellen be good for surprises?

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The hype surrounding Bitcoins – can the strategy fulfill its promise?

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The top US banker confirmed in office – will Janet Yellen be good for surprises?

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Economic Calendar Week 52 The Chief Investment Office in the spotlight – who is behind the name? Doing good through the Optimus Foundation – who is behind the foundation?

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The Chief Investment Office in the spotlight – who is behind the name?

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Doing good through the Optimus Foundation – who is behind the foundation?

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Economics – will 2014 be a year of big changes? Asset allocation – how cautious or risky should one proceed?

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Economics – will 2014 be a year of big changes?

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Asset allocation – how cautious or risky should one proceed?

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Economic Calendar Week 50 Working for a fair day's pay – is the minimum wage the solution? New economic union in Africa – what do the new friendships achieve?

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Working for a fair day's pay – is the minimum wage the solution?

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New economic union in Africa – what do the new friendships achieve?

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Economic Calendar Week 49 Shop till you drop – what do Americans spend at Christmas? Positive signals from Italy's banks – what shape are financial institutions really in?

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Shop till you drop – what do Americans spend at Christmas?

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Positive signals from Italy's banks – what shape are financial institutions really in?

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Economic Calendar Week 48 Budgets in many Eurozone countries criticized – how fair is the European Commission's response? From inflation to deflation – which is the bigger threat to the financial sector?

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Budgets in many Eurozone countries criticized – how fair is the European Commission's response?

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From inflation to deflation – which is the bigger threat to the financial sector?

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Economic Calendar Week 47 Banks not yet under pressure – when will the ECB change its tack? China's top politicians convene – will drastic reforms emerge?

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Banks not yet under pressure – when will the ECB change its tack?

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China's top politicians convene – will drastic reforms emerge?

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Economic Calendar Week 46 Still printing money at full speed – when will the bubble burst? Run-up to the year-end rally – who are the winners and losers?

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Still printing money at full speed – when will the bubble burst?

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Run-up to the year-end rally – who are the winners and losers?

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Economic Calendar Week 45 Dollar down – no more trust in the greenback? Automotive market pie re-allocated – are the Chinese getting the biggest piece?

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Dollar down – no more trust in the greenback?

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Automotive market pie re-allocated – are the Chinese getting the biggest piece?

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Economic Calendar Week 44 Real estate bubble growing – is the Eurozone heading toward a new crisis? China on track – who will benefit from the growth?

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Real estate bubble growing – is the Eurozone heading toward a new crisis?

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China on track – who will benefit from the growth?

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Economic Calendar Week 43 Short-term agreement – when will the next US budget fight occur? ECB in stress test fever – what surprises are in store in Europe's financial sector?

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Short-term agreement – when will the next US budget fight occur?

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ECB in stress test fever – what surprises are in store in Europe's financial sector?

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Economic Calendar Week 42 Berlusconi's coup fails – will Italy's government finally be able to get to work? Coffee cheaper than ever – who is to blame for the dramatic drop in prices?

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Berlusconi's coup fails – will Italy's government finally be able to get to work?

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Coffee cheaper than ever – who is to blame for the dramatic drop in prices?

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Economic Calendar Week 41 The US crippled by shutdown – can America afford a standstill?

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Economic Calendar Week 40 More unclear statements by the Fed – is Bernanke afraid of tapering? The Greeks fight on – what will the Troika's next report contain?

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More unclear statements by the Fed – is Bernanke afraid of tapering?

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The Greeks fight on – what will the Troika's next report contain?

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Economic Calendar Week 39 Corporate bonds in the face of rising interest rates – is the asset class still worth it? A woman as chair of the Fed – what monetary policies would Janet Yellen promote?

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Corporate bonds in the face of rising interest rates – is the asset class still worth it?

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A woman as chair of the Fed – what monetary policies would Janet Yellen promote?

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Economic Calendar Week 38 Five years after the Lehman crash – how many dangers are still lurking? From globalization to bilateral agreements – has the World Trade Organization seen its day?

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Five years after the Lehman crash – how many dangers are still lurking?

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From globalization to bilateral agreements – has the World Trade Organization seen its day?

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Economic Calendar Week 37 Americans have their sights set on Syria – what would an intervention by the West entail? Farewell, floor – when will the SNB allow the Swiss franc off its leash?

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Americans have their sights set on Syria – what would an intervention by the West entail?

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Farewell, floor – when will the SNB allow the Swiss franc off its leash?

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Economic Calendar Week 36 Hegemony of the US Fed – do markets dance when Bernanke sings? Cash in a portfolio – reasons, risks and alternatives

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Hegemony of the US Fed – do markets dance when Bernanke sings?

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Cash in a portfolio – reasons, risks and alternatives

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Economic Calendar Week 35 Political risk in the Eurozone – how could this impact financial markets? India's story – long-term promise interrupted by short-term woes

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Political risk in the Eurozone – how could this impact financial markets?

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India's story – long-term promise interrupted by short-term woes

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Economic Calendar Week 34 Swiss economy in the clear – could anything disrupt this in the long term? Disillusionment in emerging markets – is the growth boom definitely over?

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Swiss economy in the clear – could anything disrupt this in the long term?

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Disillusionment in emerging markets – is the growth boom definitely over?

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Economic Calendar Week 33 The euro is flexing its muscles – can it also surpass the dollar? The run on cars – how much longer can growth rates rise?

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The euro is flexing its muscles – can it also surpass the dollar?

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The run on cars - how much longer can growth rates rise?

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Economic Calendar Week 32 Japan's markets slide – will the government be able to keep its promise? Little inflation despite loose monetary policy – when will reality catch up with us?

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Japan's markets slide – will the government be able to keep its promise?

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Little inflation despite loose monetary policy – when will reality catch up with us?

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Economic Calendar Week 31 Passing the baton in the Federal Reserve – who is in the running for the chairmanship? Debt per capita of 20,000 euros – will Spain find the means to escape the crisis?

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Passing the baton in the Federal Reserve – who is in the running for the chairmanship?

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Debt per capita of 20,000 euros – will Spain find the means to escape the crisis?

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Economic Calendar Week 30 France: The ailing man – who dares to implement crucial reforms? China's motor is losing power – how much growth can still be expected?

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France: The ailing man – who dares to implement crucial reforms?

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China's motor is losing power – how much growth can still be expected?

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Economic Calendar Week 29 Déjà vu in the area of fixed income – what can we expect on the interest rate front? US real estate in high demand – is America heading toward a new bubble?

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Déjà vu in the area of fixed income – what can we expect on the interest rate front?

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US real estate in high demand – is America heading toward a new bubble?

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Economic Calendar Week 28 Gold rush runs out – how much shine does the yellow metal still have? Italy: recession and scandals – what are the chances for the ailing country?

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Gold rush runs out – how much shine does the yellow metal still have?

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Italy: recession and scandals – what are the chances for the ailing country?

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Economic Calendar Week 27 From recession to growth – is there cause for hope in the EU? China's markets remain volatile – have market crashes become everyday occurrences?

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From recession to growth – is there cause for hope in the EU?

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China's markets remain volatile – have market crashes become everyday occurrences?

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Economic Calendar Week 26 Between revolt and economic miracle – how can Turkey save its skin? Banking system contrasts – which one will recover most sustainably?

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Between revolt and economic miracle – how can Turkey save its skin?

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Banking system contrasts – which one will recover most sustainably?

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Economic Calendar Week 25 The IMF miscalculates Greece – will Germany suffer the consequences? The EU and China are talking tough – is outright trade war on its way?

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The IMF miscalculates Greece – will Germany suffer the consequences?

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The EU and China are talking tough – is outright trade war on its way?

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Economic Calendar Week 24 US monetary policy in focus – will the Fed end the cheap-money era? If small businesses are fine, then everything is ok – how is Swiss industry doing?

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US monetary policy in focus – will the Fed end the cheap-money era?

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If small businesses are fine, then everything is ok – how is Swiss industry doing?

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Economic Calendar Week 23 Roller coaster ride on the Japanese stock market – how stable is the recovery? The global middle class is growing – who are the winners and losers?

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Roller coaster ride on the Japanese stock market – how stable is the recovery?

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The global middle class is growing – who are the winners and losers?

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Economic Calendar Week 22 Nordic lights – stability and competition as a model for other countries Recovery vs. recession – tales of the UK and the Eurozone economies

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Nordic lights – stability and competition as a model for other countries

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Recovery vs. recession – tales of the UK and the Eurozone economies

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Economic Calendar Week 21 One all-time high surpasses the next – are stock markets going crazy? European banks under scrutiny – is trust reappearing?

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One all-time high surpasses the next – are stock markets going crazy?

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European banks under scrutiny – is trust reappearing?

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Economic Calendar Week 20 Japan on a high – how long will the boom last? Still far from 6.5% - how sustainable is the US labor market development?

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Japan on a high – how long will the boom last?

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Still far from 6.5% - how sustainable is the US labor market development?

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Economic Calendar Week 19 The propensity toward violence is rising – will the people break up the Eurozone? Away with the euro – could Germany take the first step?

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The propensity toward violence is rising – will the people break up the Eurozone?

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Away with the euro – could Germany take the first step?

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Economic Calendar Week 18 Fatal economist error – is austerity out again? Reelected at 87 – can Giorgio Napolitano turn Italy around?

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Fatal economist error – is austerity out again?

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Reelected at 87 – can Giorgio Napolitano turn Italy around?

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Blip or trend – how resilient is the US economy? US housing – are we headed for another bubble?

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Blip or trend – how resilient is the US economy?

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US housing – are we headed for another bubble?

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Economic Calendar Week 16 Japan's central bank strikes a radical course – can the experiment yield success? Ten sages or a new government – who can bring bella Italia back on track?

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Japan's central bank strikes a radical course – can the experiment yield success?

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Ten sages or a new government – who can bring bella Italia back on track?

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Economic Calendar Week 15 Plummeting poll numbers – when will France's president awaken from hibernation? The BRICS get going – is real competition arising for the US and Europe?

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Plummeting poll numbers – when will France's president awaken from hibernation?

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The BRICS get going – is real competition arising for the US and Europe?

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Economic Calendar Week 14

The wealthy must bleed after all – who profits from the crisis in Cyprus?

Booming markets and a record deficit – where is the US headed?

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The wealthy must bleed after all – who profits from the crisis in Cyprus?

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Booming markets and a record deficit – where is the US headed?

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Economic Calendar Week 13

Cyprus on the balance beam – is a slip-up unavoidable?

Uncertainty in the Eurozone – will a fire break out after Cyprus is rescued?

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Cyprus on the balance beam – is a slip-up unavoidable?

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Uncertainty in the Eurozone – will a fire break out after Cyprus is rescued?

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Economic Calendar Week 12

Crisis-proofing US banks – how relevant is the stress test?

The auto industry in crisis – can carmakers turn the corner?

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Crisis-proofing US banks – how relevant is the stress test?

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The auto industry in crisis – can carmakers turn the corner?

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Economic Calendar Week 11

The race to the top – can equity markets take the pressure?

Austerity at all costs – how long can Europe continue with it?

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The race to the top – can equity markets take the pressure?

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Austerity at all costs – how long can Europe continue with it?

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Economic Calendar Week 10

The mega-merger trend – how much political shrewdness stands behind this?

The United Kingdom downgrade – is this a hint or a punishment?

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The mega-merger trend – how much political shrewdness stands behind this?

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The United Kingdom downgrade – is this a hint or a punishment?

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Economic Calendar Week 9

France is shrinking – what's going wrong with la Grande Nation?

Dismantling trade barriers – what do the US and Europe gain?

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France is shrinking – what's going wrong with la Grande Nation?

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Dismantling trade barriers – what do the US and Europe gain?

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Economic Calendar Week 8

Italy goes to the polls – will good sense prevail?

Weaker currencies, stronger growth – has the currency war already begun?

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Italy goes to the polls – will good sense prevail?

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Weaker currencies, stronger growth – has the currency war already begun?

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Economic Calendar Week 7

A shock drop in the US – can we still hope for a turnaround?

Chile, Peru, Colombia and Mexico – what can the Pacific Alliance deliver?

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A shock drop in the US – can we still hope for a turnaround?

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Chile, Peru, Colombia and Mexico – what can the Pacific Alliance deliver?

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Economic Calendar Week 6

Lagging growth in the global economy – where are political risks applying the brakes?

A lighter sentiment among China's industry – is the market driver on course?

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Lagging growth in the global economy – where are political risks applying the brakes?

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A lighter sentiment among China's industry – is the market driver on course?

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Economic Calendar Week 5

Deceptive calm in the Eurozone – are we sitting out the crisis?

No US budget plan in sight – where's the compromise?

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Deceptive calm in the Eurozone – are we sitting out the crisis?

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No US budget plan in sight – where's the compromise?

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Economic Calendar Week 4

Movement in the EUR/CHF exchange rate – is this a lasting development?

First signs of inflation – how serious are they?

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Movement in the EUR/CHF exchange rate – is this a lasting development

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First signs of inflation – how serious are they?

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Economic Calendar Week 3

Preferred equity markets – what’s so promising about the US and emerging markets?

Mired in debt – is Japan really that stuck?

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Preferred equity markets – what’s so promising about the US and emerging markets?

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Mired in debt – is Japan really that stuck?