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The economic environment remains strong due to increasing domestic demand, favorable employment conditions, and high consumer confidence levels. Growth momentum is expected to be sustained in 2018, with the regional economy expected to grow by 2.1% in 2018. However, trade tensions, increase in energy prices, and uncertain policy environment are exp...

US President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on imports of passenger vehicles, light trucks, and certain automotive parts (engines, transmissions, powertrain parts, and electrical components, among them) on March 26, 2025. He also announced a more comprehensive set of “reciprocal tariffs,” starting at 10% on almost all goods from most countries.S...

07 May 2026  |  Global  |  Market Research

Global Risk Mapping and Industry Resilience Strategies, 2026–2027

Geopolitical Flashpoints and Trade Fragmentation Risks Heighten the Strategic Imperative for Regionalization and Scenario Planning to Thrive

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This macroeconomic thought leadership examines the most critical global risks shaping business performance in 2026–2027, with particular focus on the ongoing Middle East conflict and its cascading impacts on energy markets, shipping routes, inflation, and global supply chains. As geopolitical instability, trade fragmentation, and technology regulat...

Following a robust economic recovery in 2021, global economic conditions were set to slowly normalize in 2022, with downside restraints emerging from the tightening of global financial conditions, sporadic virus outbreaks, and supply disruptions. However, the Russo-Ukrainian war has unleashed new levels of volatility across the global economy. Glob...

The North American heat exchangers market is currently recording steady growth after a period of prolonged economic depression due to the weakening of the oil and gas industry. The emergence of the United States as a powerhouse in the oil and gas industry and the high availability of natural gas are driving market investments for heat exchangers. I...

21 Apr 2021  |  Global  |  Market Research

A Dynamic Threat Landscape Propels the Global Maritime Port Security Market

Increasing Global Trade Coupled with Port Modernization through Digital Technologies Driving Investments in Security Technology

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The shipping industry is responsible for about 90% of global trade by volume. Governments prioritize the safe and secure transportation of goods, including from land to sea at port sites, to ensure economic stability and growth. Ports are regarded as national infrastructure and are both a potential terrorist target and an entry point for terro...

What lies ahead for the world economy in 2019? How will events such as Brexit and trade wars shape the growth outlook of major economies? The Global Economic Outlook, 2019 study has been designed to answer this question and more by providing a concise summary of key global and regional economic developments and forecasts. The Global Economic Outloo...

03 Jul 2020  |  Europe  |  Market Research

Emerging Trends in the European Digital Used Passenger Vehicles Market, 2020

Focus on Start-ups and White Space Driving Valuations, as 2 Million Used Vehicles Set to be Traded Online

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As more and more digitally native customers look to purchase a vehicle, the competition and business models to sell used vehicles online increases. With social distancing norms changing ‘business as usual’, COVID-19 acts as an accelerator for more dealerships, OEMs, and traders to sell online. There are multiple online used vehicle retail models r...

17 Jan 2020  |  North America  |  Market Research

How Blockchain is Transforming the Financial Services Industry

Current Use Cases Propelling Growth Opportunities in Trade Finance, KYC/AML, and Cross-Border Payments

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Blockchain has begun to come into its own in 2019. In this study, we provide use cases and growth opportunities in 3 sectors: global payments, trade finance, and KYC/AML. These are 3 of the areas where Blockchain has been tested and leveraged with key use cases emerging in financial services; in particular, cross-border payments, and digital identi...