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North American countries had outperformed expectations in H1 2014. GDPs of the United States and Canada will continue to grow at an average rate of 2 to 2.5 percent in the latter half of 2014. Improved regional trade, strong industrial performance, and higher consumer spending are likely to boost economic growth of the region in the short run. Falt...

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...

The Latin American region is likely to sum up the year 2013 with an annual growth of 2.7%. Most of the major economies in the region have fared better as compared to their European counterparts. As a part of their growth initiatives most of the economies in the region are now opening up their once highly regulated state controlled energy sectors fo...

The North and Latin American economies have been critically evaluated in this regional briefing. Growth prospects in the two regions have been critically discussed, with special attention to the industries and policies responsible for growth. Energy reform in the United States has been emphasised as a major growth driver for the economy in 2013 and...

The North American regional GDP is expected to grow at a moderate rate in 2014. The recent government shutdown and political turmoil in the US weighed heavily on Q4 2013 economic activities in the region. In H1 2014, the outlook for US manufacturing is promising, in the light of an improving global scenario and US fiscal consensus. The Canadian eco...

Emerging Latin America's growth will remain moderate in Q4 2013 due to slow recovery in external demand. Private consumption demand will remain the main driver for growth in Q4 2013 and Q1 2014. Improvement in current account balances and currency values is unlikely in the short run. Foreign direct investment into the region is likely to remain sta...

The NA economy is gradually recovering and is expected to post an economic growth of 2.1% by the end of 2013. Strong corporate finances, rebounding investment, and gradual improvement in consumer demand are expected to support modest growth in the US economy in Q4 2013 and H1 2014. However, high domestic debt and overvalued housing market will rema...

The Latin American region is expected grow at an average rate of 3.5% in 2013. A fall in global demand and commodity prices has hit the region badly. However, governments in the region are making efforts through trade alliances and stimulus packages, to spur the growth in the region. Trans-Pacific trade alliance talks, which are likely conclude in ...

The North American region has become a net exporter of energy due to US shale gas and Canadian oil sands explorations. The region is attracting substantial foreign direct investment in energy, automotives, and chemicals. Real GDP growth for US in Q1 2013 was mainly driven by increased consumer spending and augmented construction activity, mainly in...