The author is global head of macro research at Standard Chartered Bank Marios Maratheftis The world economy is in transition. The U.S. monetary policy is transitioning from emergency mode to normality. China is moving toward a new economic model. Euro-area's growth is strengthened by intra-regional support. Middle East political change is bringing challenges and improvements. […]

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