The economy will continue to do pretty well, after the very strong figures we saw in the fourth quarter. That gives the currency a chance to strengthen.

Something in Hungary has to change this year. It will either be forced by the financial markets or the government will do it voluntarily as a preemptive step.

The market will now worry about what concessions Law & Justice has had to make. There are also concerns about the change to central bank law.

Growth is still very strong. Once you focus beyond the politics in Poland, you're actually quite pleased with what you see.

The problem that Sharon's exit could cause is that it raises questions about the prospects for peace across the Middle East.

The US economy looks healthy and it's safe to infer that the demand for oil and diesel will remain pretty firm and that the price of oil should be helped along as well.