PHOTO
U.S. President Donald Trump participates in NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) Santa Tracker phone calls with children at Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 24, 2017. Trump's inauguration was one of the stories which shaped the news agenda in 2017.
The year 2017 will be remembered for Donald Trump’s inauguration, the ongoing Brexit battle, the Harvey Weinstein Hollywood sex scandal and, in the Middle East, the ongoing rift between Qatar and its powerful Gulf neighbours.
However, as we say goodbye to 2017 the Thomson Reuters Foundation has gathered together five good news stories you might have missed this year amid headlines of bloodshed, natural disasters and sexual harassment allegations.
1. KUNG FU NUNS STRIKE BACK AT SEX ATTACKS IN INDIA
2. A "HEAVEN OF PEACE" IN WAR-TORN SOUTH SUDAN
3. BICYCLES HELP TO CHALLENGE TRADITIONS IN PAKISTAN
4. UNLIKELY FRIENDSHIPS AS ITALIANS EMBRACE REFUGEES
5. COLOMBIA'S NEIGHBOURHOOD WHERE WOMEN CALL ALL THE SHOTS
(Read the stories behind the headlines here).
With 2018 just around the corner, Reuters has also compiled a list of what Wall Street strategists and investors highlight as the main risk for the year ahead.
FED GETS TOO AGGRESSIVE: The pace of interest rate hikes, particularly after stronger economic data, could derail the market, say some.
INFLATION ACCELERATES: Some strategists fear inflation will accelerate too quickly as economic growth picks up.
GEOPOLITICAL PROBLEMS GET WORSE: Rising tensions between the United States and North Korea rattled markets around the world in 2017, but Wall Street was able to shake off those worries. Next year, these and other geopolitical concerns are likely to come up again, strategists said.
CRYPTOCURRENCY RUN REVERSES FAST: The world's biggest and best known digital currency, bitcoin, has been on a tear, and could be a wild card for 2018.
(Read more on the predictions for 2018 here).
Further reading:
Zawya’s special coverage 2017 Review / 2018 Outlook: A review of the year that was 2017, as well as news, opinion, analysis and predictions for what lies ahead in 2018, across a multitude of industries, sectors and markets.
(Writing by Shane McGinley; Editing by Michael Fahy)
(shane.mcginley@thomsonreuters.com)
Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles
Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. The content does not provide tax, legal or investment advice or opinion regarding the suitability, value or profitability of any particular security, portfolio or investment strategy. Read our full disclaimer policy here.
© ZAWYA 2017
However, as we say goodbye to 2017 the Thomson Reuters Foundation has gathered together five good news stories you might have missed this year amid headlines of bloodshed, natural disasters and sexual harassment allegations.
1. KUNG FU NUNS STRIKE BACK AT SEX ATTACKS IN INDIA
2. A "HEAVEN OF PEACE" IN WAR-TORN SOUTH SUDAN
3. BICYCLES HELP TO CHALLENGE TRADITIONS IN PAKISTAN
4. UNLIKELY FRIENDSHIPS AS ITALIANS EMBRACE REFUGEES
5. COLOMBIA'S NEIGHBOURHOOD WHERE WOMEN CALL ALL THE SHOTS
(Read the stories behind the headlines here).
With 2018 just around the corner, Reuters has also compiled a list of what Wall Street strategists and investors highlight as the main risk for the year ahead.
FED GETS TOO AGGRESSIVE: The pace of interest rate hikes, particularly after stronger economic data, could derail the market, say some.
INFLATION ACCELERATES: Some strategists fear inflation will accelerate too quickly as economic growth picks up.
GEOPOLITICAL PROBLEMS GET WORSE: Rising tensions between the United States and North Korea rattled markets around the world in 2017, but Wall Street was able to shake off those worries. Next year, these and other geopolitical concerns are likely to come up again, strategists said.
CRYPTOCURRENCY RUN REVERSES FAST: The world's biggest and best known digital currency, bitcoin, has been on a tear, and could be a wild card for 2018.
(Read more on the predictions for 2018 here).
Further reading:
Zawya’s special coverage 2017 Review / 2018 Outlook: A review of the year that was 2017, as well as news, opinion, analysis and predictions for what lies ahead in 2018, across a multitude of industries, sectors and markets.
(Writing by Shane McGinley; Editing by Michael Fahy)
(shane.mcginley@thomsonreuters.com)
Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles
Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. The content does not provide tax, legal or investment advice or opinion regarding the suitability, value or profitability of any particular security, portfolio or investment strategy. Read our full disclaimer policy here.
© ZAWYA 2017
