Industries

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...

This customer research was conducted to track content management systems within the corporate environment in the United States. Content management systems, integrated within the IT infrastructure of an organization and on top of the storage architecture, has arguably become the most crucial part of the content/information workflow. This has become ...

This research study identifies trends within the automotive tools market for power tools, hand tools, handheld diagnostic tools, pneumatic/air tools, and tool storage devices. Overall, while fewer handheld diagnostic tools are currently owned, they are on a projected higher growth rate than other tools/devices. Conversely, the number of hand tools ...

The overall research objective was to capture and analyze global next-generation (NGS) sequencing trends and use. Most researchers outsource NGS technologies; however, in-house NGS technology use is expected to increase within the next 12 months. Data accuracy and operating costs are the top criteria for purchasing sequencing instruments. Disease-r...

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...

Brazil is the seventh largest economy in the world with a GDP of $2.233 trillion in 2012. Economic growth declined sharply in 2012 due to low domestic and exports demand. In an effort to revive the economic growth, the government initiated policies in 2012 to reduce energy costs, restructure oil royalty payments, and strengthen investment in infras...

Operating in isolation is a thing of the past and industrial convergence appears to be the new norm. The convergence of industries such as automotive, healthcare, information technology, chemicals, and so on, has given rise to a number of niche sectors and potential growth opportunities. The United States and Canada are witnessing revolutionary tec...