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The Brexit vote and Donald Trump’s unexpected 2016 election victory have kicked off a wave of pro-nationalist sentiment across the globe.

Since the election, investors have focused on the positive aspects of President Trump’s surprising electoral victory and the end of U.S. legislative gridlock.

Economic and demographic strengths have combined to make India the world’s fastest growing major economy for three years running. In 2016-2017, the country’s GDP, ranked seventh globally the year before, is projected to grow by 6.6%.

Last year, the Hong Kong government established two sovereign funds to stimulate private investments and increase deal flow in local Hong Kong technology start-ups.

Mexico is at a pivotal point in the evolution of its energy markets. In the last few years it has passed reforms to liberalize its oil, gas, and electricity markets with the intent of attracting private investment to build out its energy infrastructure.

Investing in a changing world can be challenging. Looking at the current environment, there is a wide array of possible outcomes due to heightened political uncertainty in Europe related to a number of key elections in the region and policy upheavals at home.

Over time, and as more investors allocate capital to private equity, the market has evolved to become increasingly sophisticated and competitive.