Is high-flying economy heading for turbulence?

The International Herald Tribune asked the views of 30 experts around the Pacific Rim – economists, financial professionals, academics, former government officials and public health experts. What emerged was a picture of five key risks haunting the global economy in the year ahead.

Volatile Oil Prices – Rising oil prices have widened the gap between nations with oil and those without it, sparking a race for supplies and a new confidence among exporters like Russia and Venezuela. With little spare production capacity, small disruptions in supply can cause sharp spikes in oil prices.
International Herald Tribune