Industries

Despite slow economic expansion in the advanced economies in the first quarter of 2014, emerging Asian economies are expected to record moderate to robust growth rate throughout 2014, primarily driven by improved domestic demand conditions, higher foreign direct investment growth, and investment in infrastructure. Relatively stable oil prices and d...

BRICS economies witnessed a massive slowdown in early 2014 owing to various domestic instabilities and are unlikely to return to pre-financial crisis growth levels in the near future. From a short-term perspective, the sluggish recovery in the US and in the Eurozone, production slowdowns in China, political conflicts in Russia, deteriorated busines...

Economies of the Rest of World (RoW) countries are expected to grow moderately in H2 2014 as they gradually revive from the global economic slowdown. In Australia, investments in non-mining sectors are low and there are signs of contraction. A modest growth in manufacturing is expected to drive growth marginally in Argentina. An improved business ...

North America’s GDP growth recovered strongly in H1 2014, due to improved domestic demand, reduced fiscal restraints in the United States, and increase in Canadian exports. Manufacturing and energy are likely to remain the primary growth sectors of the region in H2 2014. Faltering emerging market performance is expected to increase FDI flows into...

This study discusses the evolution of various top-emerging industries, to help them drive growth and innovation in a rapidly changing environment. It targets individuals and businesses with a futuristic vision, and analyses key industries with the potential to grow into bigger markets by 2020; it also indicates how these industries will impact exis...

Western Europe is expected to pick up a growth momentum in the latter half of 2014 but this trend will be uneven across the region, thanks to high inflation, high unemployment, and the political instability that is prevalent in some major countries. The manufacturing sector is expected to pick up growth due to high production of petroleum, rubber, ...

A gradual recovery in the Euro area has catalyzed an improvement in growth among the countries in Emerging Europe. Improvements in external demand, coupled with a rebounding domestic demand, are expected to drive growth in H2 2014. Regional central banks are also maintaining interest rates at relatively low levels, trying to match steps with the Eu...

This research service sets the stage for visionary thinking by identifying and analyzing one of the upcoming manufacturing technologies. 3-D Printing holds great promise to significantly impact traditional manufacturing practices. This presentation highlights examples of companies that are adopting 3-D printing in their process line, thus elucidati...

The research service sets the stage for visionary thinking by identifying and analyzing various Mega Trends that will impact and shape the global economy, society, and culture. For the purpose of this study, Mega Trends are categorized by urbanization, society, economy, technology, infrastructure, business, health and wellness, and top industries. ...