The Big Question: What are the key risks to be aware of in the first half of 2014?

THE BIG QUESTION

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This week our expert panel considers the key risks investors should have on their radar in the first half of the year.

Andrew Milligan head of global strategy, Standard Life Investments   European elections When a population of 508 million, from 28 different countries, goes to the polls, as is the case in this year's European parliamentary elections, the political connotations can be tricky to forecast. With five months to go, the expectation is the current mainstream parties will maintain control, with major centre-left and centre-right parties coming out on top. However, electorate dissatisfaction across the region is high, partly driven by growth levels well below potential, and youth unemp...

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