Macroeconomics

Strong GDP growth supported by resilient domestic demand, prudent fiscal policies, and improved business sentiments is expected for the North American countries in Q1 2015, regardless of the slowdown and uncertainty in the global economy

North American growth continued to accelerate in Q3 2014 following the strong Q2 performance. The energy sector boom, resulting in low fuel-prices and strong public-sector spending—despite modest consumer spending growth, supported strong economic expansion of the region in Q3 2014. The rise in real wages and dwindling unemployment will keep cons...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...