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Most of global growth is dominated by the emerging economies.

China is the single largest contributor to overall global growth now.

When we look at what's happening in the US,

that ultimately is going to be the driver

of policy settings around the world.

As long as the dollar remains on the defense

if not just to the euro, but also to the yen,

some emerging market currencies and the outlook for

gold will continue to be good. Bloomberg surveillance your link to the world of

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