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Below are the top 10 events and surprises that could impact financial markets and the global economy in the New Year. These are not forecasts, but potential macro-economic, geopolitical or market events that are not anticipated by the financial markets. We also try to assess the probability of occurrence (high, medium, low) of each of them.

Argentina's Global X MSCI ETF (ARGT) is so far the best-performing country ETF of 2024, with record inflows last week. President Javier Milei's pro-capitalist reforms may have played a role in this surge.

Driverless vehicles are no longer science fiction. The race to dominate the emerging Robotaxi market is heating up as companies push to be the first to hit the roads.

The final countdown has begun with only two weeks left until the 2024 U.S. presidential election, and people are all in on the betting markets.

With the American presidential elections just a few weeks away, we take a closer look at the economic and social program of the Republican candidate for the White House.

Despite challenges from a strong currency, Switzerland's economy remains strong, with significant industrial growth driven by specialised sectors. This resilience contrasts with stagnation seen in many neighboring countries.

With the US presidential elections just a few weeks away, we take a look at the economic and social program of the democratic candidate for the White House.

China has surpassed the U.S. as the global leader in critical technologies, marking a significant shift in the technological landscape with major implications for innovation, security, and the global economy.

Argentina's economy has fluctuated between prosperity and crisis, with recent austerity under President Milei reducing inflation but worsening poverty and increasing reliance on foreign investment, leaving the country vulnerable.

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