by Bill O’Grady
As is our custom, we use this last report of the year to offer our outlook for next year. In this issue, we will discuss what we see as the key geopolitical issues that will affect the markets and the world in 2012. This list is not exhaustive but highlights our greatest concerns.
Issue #1: The Eurozone
Issue #2: The Weakening of U.S. Global Dominance
Issue #3: The Rise of Iran
Issue #4: Questioning Globalization
Issue #5: The Passing of Kim Jong Il
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