2018 presents a complex and challenging picture for investors. Bonds may have topped and reversed after a 30-year bull run. Equities around the world are hitting their stride after the prolonged low-growth period that followed the Great Recession. Cryptocurrencies have arisen as a potential new asset class, and may be challenging gold for investors who are skeptical of the established financial system, as well as drawing in money from speculators. As these cross-currents converge, we will help you navigate and make sense of critical social, political, and economic trends and their impact on global markets.