Macroeconomics

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. ...

Growth forecasts in 2013 were constantly upgraded or downgraded due to the long-lasting effects of debt in Europe, and stronger performances from the United States and the United Kingdom. Emerging global economies were also beginning to feel the effects of the easing of the US monetary policy; this led to volatility in capital markets globally. For...

Poland has successfully averted the 2008 European crisis and registered steady growth owing to its prudent fiscal balance. A highly-skilled workforce, transparent banking regulations, and tariff-free access to the European market make it one of the most attractive nations globally for foreign investment. Resilient domestic demand and gradual reboun...

Low consumption demand and high inflation are expected to keep Brazil’s growth sentiments subdued. A rebound in manufacturing output of Russia is expected in H1 2014 because of a gradual decline in input prices with a decline in inflation and rise in demand for domestic goods. Improvements in current account and fiscal balances in India are expec...

The research service sets the stage for visionary thinking by identifying and analyzing various Mega Trends in Indonesia that will impact and shape the country’s economy, society, and culture. For the purpose of this study, Mega Trends are categorized as urbanization, society, economy, technology, infrastructure, business, health and wellness, an...

Countries in North Africa and the Middle East will continue to be hampered by social tensions, but certain countries, such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia will continue to expand upon infrastructure investments, which will promote growth in non-oil private sectors. Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa will show strong growth, driven by local demand in the r...

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 Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Turkey, and Ukraine have been classified as Emerging European countries in this study. Steady growth is anticipated here in H1 2014, as the sovereign debt crisis is gradually retreating. Economic activities in the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Romania are expected to get a boost due to improved export an...

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...