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What could go right in 2012?

Below is the executive summary from Russell’s 2012 annual global outlook. Please read the full report from our team of global investment strategists. Our central scenario, which assumes the worst outcome in Europe is avoided, is for a moderate recovery … Continue reading

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Quantitative easing: what is it and which economies might see it in 2012?

Below is the executive summary from Russell’s 2012 annual global outlook. Please read the full report from our team of global investment strategists. Among the big four central banks, three – the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England and the … Continue reading

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Emerging markets: globally geared, locally strong

Below is the executive summary from Russell’s 2012 annual global outlook. Please read the full report from our team of global investment strategists. Our view on emerging market (EM) equities at the beginning of 2011 was cautious. Inflation was a … Continue reading

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Asia: year of the restrained dragon

Below is the executive summary from Russell’s 2012 annual global outlook. Please read the full report from our team of global investment strategists. For Asia-ex-Japan, Russell believes 2012 will be a year of dealing with external threats after facing the … Continue reading

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