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Politics call the tune in U.S, China and Europe
* Markets look past U.S. election to tough budget talks. * China to anoint new leaders, go slow on reform shift. * Fresh euro zone turmoil looms if Greece rejects austerity. In the politically packed days ahead, an election, a coronation and a two-part parliamentary vote each has the potential to alter the course of the global economy for years to come. The election, of course, is on Tuesday for the White House and Congress. Two days later, C hina's ruling Communist party begins the 18th congress in its history. Barring one of the biggest political surprises in modern times, the carefully choreographed gathering will ... (full story)