Falling crude oil prices are likely to weigh on GDP growth
Institutional investors increasingly optimistic on global economy
Most factors that have weighed on in 2014 will remain in place in the next two years
Global growth forecast to rise to 3.1% in 2015
Republican win may reduce the likelihood of disruptive showdowns over fiscal policy
Think tank scales back 2015 forecast
The federal government still believes it can deliver a balanced budget next year, Sorenson says
Imminent end of QE was a faction in market mayhem
The outlook for the remainder of 2014 and into 2015 is positive
A weaker currency in 2015 could add more momentum