Sell in spring - but not everything

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Alastair Winter, chief economist at Daniel Stewart & Co, reveals his global economic outlook following a turbulent first quarter - and warns there will be plenty of opportunities to lose money in 2014.

Trying to make sense of global markets, macroeconomics and politics often seems like herding cats. So, what are the ‘cats’ getting up to right now? So far in 2014, investors are facing potential political developments which have very little upside, even if they do not materialise. The Ukraine crisis could be very damaging to all concerned. In this connected world, too much money is at stake, and therefore the most likely outcome is an indefinite stalemate, with everyone waiting to see just how much of a ‘failed state’ Ukraine really is. Change is certainly overdue in India, with el...

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