Some of the key global events watch for investors this year are shown in the chart below. For example, Mexico has general elections in July and Brazil goes to the poll in October. Russia, another emerging market, is due for an election in March with Putin tipped to win again. From an investment standpoint, investors can expect some volatility and possible upside in these markets should there be no uncertainties.

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Source: GLOBAL INVESTMENT OUTLOOK 2018 – Our views for 2018, Blackrock