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Western Europe is expected to maintain its growth momentum in the latter half of 2014 but high inflation, high unemployment, and political instability prevalent in some major countries will hamper growth. Increase in domestic and external demand is expected to further improve manufacturing production, thus stimulating growth in the next two quarter...

As recovery continues in this region, growth trends have been observed to be uneven across the economies, while domestic demands remain a key growth driver in major countries. Reforming labor market conditions remain top priority, which will be instrumental in enhancing business confidence and competitiveness. Weaker Euro area recovery and market i...

Emerging European countries are expected to maintain a growth momentum in the latter half of 2014. The growth is mainly backed by improvements in external demand coupled with a rebounding domestic-demand. Regional Central Banks are expected to maintain low interest rates throughout 2014, thus maintaining price stability and keeping the inflation ra...

Dearth of internal investment and political instability is slowing down the growth of Western Europe and will dampen its recovery. The combined effects of deflation and recession along with high unemployment rate remain critical areas of concern.

Western Europe is expected to pick up a growth momentum in the latter half of 2014 but this trend will be uneven across the region, thanks to high inflation, high unemployment, and the political instability that is prevalent in some major countries. The manufacturing sector is expected to pick up growth due to high production of petroleum, rubber, ...

A gradual recovery in the Euro area has catalyzed an improvement in growth among the countries in Emerging Europe. Improvements in external demand, coupled with a rebounding domestic demand, are expected to drive growth in H2 2014. Regional central banks are also maintaining interest rates at relatively low levels, trying to match steps with the Eu...

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...

This research service defines and quantifies the market for the growing corporate preference towards corporate carsharing—placing a dedicated fleet of vehicles on company premises for shared use amongst the company’s employees. This allows remote booking, keyless access to vehicles, and increased usage for business and private trips, which are ...

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...