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The World in 2008

World 2008

Inside this issue

• This could be the year the global economy turns upside down

• The Olympics will put new-found power on parade

• Bush’s visit to the Middle East has not increased the chances of peace - -

Content

Alarm flags litter the globe

Quentin Peel cuts through to the certainties in a very uncertain world

Global economy: Vast risks and rewards are all on the table

This could be the year that the world turns upside down, says Chris Giles

The future: China changes the whole world

Martin Wolf looks at a massive force for change around the globe

US economy: Tough call for Fed

Global imbalances are not doing the US any favours, says Krishna Guha

Investment: A good moment for bargains?

John Authers takes the temperature in the world of developed and emerging markets

Securitisation: Pressures for a rethink are on the rise

Gillian Tett predicts heated debate on a once-arcane subject

Central bankers: Unity maintained among the brotherhood

But harmony may be difficult to achieve in 2008, writes Chris Giles

Sovereign wealth funds: Yesterday’s bad guys ride to the rescue

John Willman on a sea change in attitudes now that balance sheets are under strain

Wall Street: A time to tread more carefully

New York traders’ influence is set to be less potent, writes David Wighton

History looks kindly on still-serving King

The Bank of England governor’s star seems to be on the rise again, says Chris Giles

Europe: New leadership needed from new leaders

Russia: A big player seeks its role

The US: American authority is undermined

China: Olympic games put new-found power on parade

Capitalism: US no longer dominates the world of business

Management: Leaders and responsibility

Life after politics: From one big stage to another

Middle East: Region would prefer jaw, jaw to war, war

The Islamic world: Freedom, up to a point

Security: Four questions for the US

Energy: Centre of power is on the move

Climate change: The latest hot issue

Ageing societies: Hooray! We’re living longer, staying fitter

Science: Big Bang comes to the Alps

Sport: It’s all hyped up and raring to go


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