One cannot help but begin the year with the sense that uncertain times lie ahead. The world economy is in a much more fragile state.

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These imbalances, reflect in part in the rising US deficit as well as the massive surplus in China's current account, pose a threat to international trading relationships upon which much of the recent global prosperity has been built.

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The result is there are economies which remain vulnerable to event risk, to a more challenging global environment, or to populism.

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While growth has been holding up relatively well, particularly in emerging market economies, there are considerable risks beneath the surface.

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This is time for prudence among lenders and investors.

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