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The monetary policy debate is likely to continue to dominate volatility in government bonds markets, and its ripples are likely to impact broader fixed income markets.

Lucy Macdonald, manager of the Brunner investment trust, takes a closer look at the prospects for global equity markets.

Korea performed well

Attractive economic backdrop

Seen a lull in inflation

Growth becoming harder to achieve

Pressure from sector disruptors

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Emerging market bonds generated decent performance in the first half of 2017, rallying well after weakening towards the end of last year on the US election result.