Description:  (Reuters) – World stocks were ending 2013 close to six-year peaks on Tuesday and benchmark bond yields were poised for their first annual rise since 2009 as investors anticipated a further pick-up in global growth.

Source:  Reuters.com

Date: Dec 31, 2013

Link: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/31/us-markets-global-idUSBRE96S00E20131231

Questions for Discussions:

• Summarize the global view of markets and commodities.
• What is your view of global markets going forward into 2014?