Byron Wien’s 10 Surprises for 2016

Byron Wien, Vice Chairman of Multi-Asset Investing at

Blackstone, shares his list of Ten Surprises for 2016, the economic, financial

market and political events he believes will impact the economy. Byron defines

a “surprise” as an event that the average investor would only assign a one out

of three chance of taking place but which Byron believes is “probable,” having

a better than 50% likelihood of happening.

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do not necessarily reflect the views of Blackstone itself. The views expressed

reflect the current views of Mr. Wien as of the date hereof and neither Mr.

Wien nor Blackstone undertakes to advise you of any changes in the views

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