Are stock markets no longer relevant to the lives, and the wealth of ordinary people? An expert says go put the kettle on during stock market reports as the changing ownership of stocks, and short-termist thinking, are the reasons why stock markets are less relevant now than ever. The year ahead will see CY's 1st policy speech. Some predict the local economy will continue to flirt with recession. Will the eurozone crisis limp further along, hitting HK exports. How will the incoming government in Beijing consolidate what many believe has been a soft economic landing in 2012?