In the last few quarters we have witnessed several global events of seismic proportions. These dramatic changes are not only restricted to the world of politics, but are also set to impact the economy too. How to find your feet in an ever-shifting landscape? Has the time come to stop and brace yourself before an impending crisis? Or is just the opposite the case, that dynamic situations create unique investment opportunities? If so, where are Poland and the other CEE countries to be found in this maelstrom? Is it possible to draw up credible forecasts at all – or perhaps we should just take out our crystal balls instead?