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A slowdown in energy sector is likely to hamper the overall growth of North America, which is expected to grow at a modest rate of around 2-2.5 percent in 2015 on account of weak investment growth. Rise in consumer debt and the housing market bubble are weakening the growth prospects of the Canadian economy. The Q1 2016 outlook of the United States...

North America’s outlook for second half of 2015 remains uncertain primarily due to contraction in emerging economies like China and Brazil. Moreover, currency appreciation, proposed interest rate hike in the United States, and unstable oil and gasoline prices are also likely to act as growth restraints in the second half of 2015.

Economic conditions in the Eurozone economy are set to improve in Q4 2015 driven by robust domestic demand, as private consumption is improving. The uncertainty cloud regarding Greece has settled to some extent on agreeing to a tentative bailout agreement to address its debt crisis. Exports are also reviving, prompted by a weaker Euro. Low oil pric...

Eurozone economy remains resilient with the anticipation of a steady domestic demand driven economic growth in Q4 2015 and Q1 2016. An expansionary monetary policy backed by low oil prices and a weaker Euro are expected to be the growth drivers of the region. Key industries like manufacturing and services will continue to perform well as suggested ...

In Q1 2015, the region picked up growth, owing to favorable conditions like low-oil prices, improving Eurozone economy, and global economic conditions. However, it gradually started subsiding from Q2 2015, as ongoing crisis in Ukraine, contraction in Russia, weak performance of the external sector coupled with soft growth rates in Hungary and Polan...

Depressed investor confidence and the on-going deadlock in Ukraine remain major hindrances to growth for Emerging Europe for the rest of 2015. Encouraging factors such as improved private consumption, increasing industrial production, and exports are expected to expedite the growth momentum for the Czech Republic and Poland. However, the contractio...

30 Sep 2015  |  South Asia, Middle East & North Africa  |  Megatrends

Smart Cities of India

Strategic Analysis of Smart City Market Opportunity in India

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This study explores the Indian Government's $7.3 billion Smart City mission aimed at applying smart solutions to improve infrastructure and service delivery in Indian cities. It covers various aspects of the Internet of Things (IoT), including how it will be put to work to create smart energy, smart transportation, smart infrastructure and smart bu...

30 Sep 2015  |  North America  |  Megatrends

Mega Trends in Africa

Macro-to-micro Implications for Businesses, People, and Society

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The study 'Mega Trends in Africa' will weigh in on Africas future prospects, examining exogenous factors or Mega Trends that will drive Africas growth story over the next ten years. The study will provide visionary insights into the impact of digital trends, such as virtual currency and future direction of a cashless African economy. Further, it pr...

Between 2012 and 2014, over 70 global companies that were valued at more than $1 billion were start-ups with unique and transformative new business models. During the same period, most business model innovators have managed to produce consistently profitable returns with a high average revenue gain. The keys to these success stories have been conne...