The document discusses various financial and geopolitical updates. It highlights a surge in M&A due to accommodative capital markets, with Oracle's large bond deal to fund the purchase of Micros Systems. Geopolitical updates include Ukraine's cease-fire end and concessions, Russia's border post concessions, and Kurdish independence plans. In China, changes in loan-to-deposit ratio calculations and a drop in Macau gaming revenues are noted. The document also reviews YTD performance of various indices and commodities, with a focus on credit performance in 2014. Market data for various indices is provided.
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