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Fitch: Negative Outlook for Most of EMEA Industrials Sectors in 2009

added: 23-02-2009

Fitch Ratings says the credit outlook for most EMEA industrial sub-sectors is negative in 2009, due to the global recession and significantly slower growth in emerging markets economies.

Multinational Companies Strengthening Commitment to China Despite Economic Challenges

added: 23-02-2009

Rising costs, declining rates of domestic growth, and decreased demand for Chinese exports are pressuring multinational corporations that operate in China. At the same time, according to a study conducted jointly by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai (AmCham Shanghai) and management consulting firm Booz & Company, the global business community increasingly views China as an essential player in an eventual turnaround. As a result, multinational manufacturers have strengthened their commitment to China as a key base of operations for Asia.

Russia's Telecom Sector to Undergo Critical Changes

added: 22-02-2009

Significant changes are coming to Russia's telecommunications market, as new government initiatives and shifting demand for services are having a strong impact on revenues and the competitive landscape in one of the world's fastest-growing telecom markets, according to the latest report from Pyramid Research, the telecom research arm of the Light Reading Communications Network.

Optimism in U.S. and World Economies Fall to New 16-Year Low Among CEOs of Leading U.S. Private Companies

added: 20-02-2009

For the fourth consecutive quarter, optimism in the U.S. economy among CEOs of the nation's leading private companies set a new 16-year low, with only one in eight (12 percent) CEOs surveyed for PricewaterhouseCoopers' Private Company Trendsetter Barometer reporting a positive outlook on the U.S. economy over the next twelve months.

Changing Buyer Behavior Creates Challenges, Opportunities For China Suppliers

added: 20-02-2009

Despite falling consumer spending worldwide, many international buyers plan to increase imports this year, particularly from China. Concerns over supplier stability and changing product requirements are driving up the frequency of buyer communication with suppliers, and a small group of major buyers remain in control of the vast majority of imports in developed markets such as the U.S. These and other findings are highlighted in the 2009 Importer Survey, completed this month by Global Sources.

Russian ICT Market Growing Despite the Crisis According to Frost & Sullivan

added: 20-02-2009

For the past decade, the Russian economy has grown at a remarkable pace. While the country may be facing a slow-down because of the global financial crisis, at least three key areas in the ICT market continue to look extremely attractive, spurred by government focus, competitive activity and investor interest: broadband Internet; triple play; and mobile services (3G).

2009 Infrastructure Rating Outlooks Tilt Negative as Global Recession Takes Hold

added: 19-02-2009

In a new report Fitch Ratings says that the Outlooks for global infrastructure and project finance sectors and regions will be more convergent in 2009, with less differentiation than last year, as the economic downturn now appears to be globally synchronised and severe.

GDP in the OECD Area Fell by a Record 1.5% in the Fourth Quarter of 2008

added: 19-02-2009

Gross domestic product (GDP) in the OECD area fell by 1.5% in the fourth quarter of 2008, the largest fall since OECD records began in 1960, according to preliminary estimates.

Merrill Lynch Fund Manager Survey Finds Chinese Economic Optimism Fuelling Improved Growth Outlook

added: 19-02-2009

Fresh optimism over China's growth prospects has led to a marked improvement in economic sentiment globally, according to the Merrill Lynch Survey of Fund Managers for February.

Venture Capital Investment Outside the U.S. Up 5% to $13.4 Billion in 2008 as More Money Goes to Energy, New Regions

added: 19-02-2009

Venture capitalists continued to seek out investment opportunities outside the United States in 2008 as they put more than $13.4 billion to work in 1,416 deals for emerging companies in Europe, Israel, Mainland China and India last year, according to Dow Jones VentureSource.

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