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Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 22 October 2018
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19 October 2018 Brian Lawson
While major IPO postponements indicate worsening sentiment, Turkey’s market return and Pemex’s 10-year bond sale are clearly risk-positive.
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19 October 2018 Petya Barzilska
Bulgarian prosecutors likely to continue drive for corruption and organized crime convictions, increasing business disruption, non-payment risks....
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19 October 2018 Chris Williamson
Flash PMI data will be scoured for signals of economic performance at the start of the final quarter of 2018.
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18 October 2018 William May
US Treasury yield move prompts largest global equity sell off since January.
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18 October 2018 Isha Sharma
Indian passenger vehicle shipments down 5.6% y/y, CV dispatches jump 24% y/y in September
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18 October 2018 Carla Selman
Argentine export tax burden mitigated by currency gains, but strikes disrupting cargo and port operations likely.
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18 October 2018 Matthew Piatek
Current spare capacity and planned expansions create room for local production to grow
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18 October 2018 Verner Ayukegba
Electoral fraud accusations by Mozambique's opposition RENAMO unlikely to lead to return to civil war.
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17 October 2018 David Hsieh
Apple's three new iPhones all use the GF2 sensor, which provides better touch sensitivity
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17 October 2018 Brendan Melck
Discounts provided to Czech state hospitals in tenders showed that manufacturers are offering discounts on that reduce the ultimate price to...
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17 October 2018 Nitin Budhiraja
China's new vehicle sales drop 11.6% y/y in September
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16 October 2018
The dispute resolution process of the 1994 NAFTA will be preserved. Canada can challenge duties placed by US on Canadian exports on an expert...
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16 October 2018 Joseph Hayes Andrew Harker
Rising interest rates in the US are putting pressure on currencies in emerging markets.
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16 October 2018
This year, we are focused on 'Agility in post-trade' and looking at how being agile as an organisation is a key differentiator for our clients...
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16 October 2018 Timo Klein
The government’s shift towards a more expansionary fiscal policy remains limited in scope and overly focused on public consumption rather than...
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16 October 2018 Nariman Behravesh, Ph.D.
Ukraine, South Africa, Indonesia and India among key emerging markets vulnerable to currency crisis
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15 October 2018 Francesca Peck
As we edge closer to October’s decisive monetary policy meeting, stronger than expected inflation figures may have given the hawks the upper...
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15 October 2018 John Miller
If Jair Bolsonaro beats Fernando Haddad for Brazil’s presidency on Oct. 28, it’s expected to spur Brazilian exports at the expense of environmental...
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12 October 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 15 October 2018
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12 October 2018 Langelihle Malimela
South African finance minister's replacement unlikely to change economic impact of pending budget or ratings downgrade risk.
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12 October 2018 Carlos Caicedo
Far-right candidate well-placed to win Brazil's presidential election in second round; support for austerity likely.
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12 October 2018 Gavan Nolan
The recent credit event on Astaldi showed that not all bankruptcies are the same
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11 October 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
US DOT releases new guidelines for automated driving systems
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11 October 2018 Thea Fourie Langelihle Malimela Joyce Silungwe Brian Lawson
A 30-minute expert commentary on the current political and economic landscape and the potential near-term implications for South Africa.
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11 October 2018 Mike Malveda
Demand for oxo chemicals strongly dependent on demand for C4-C13 plasticizer alcohols, which depend on plasticizers market.
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11 October 2018 William May
Slower economic growth and rising bond yields suggest upcoming turbulence for commodity markets.
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11 October 2018 Jack Kennedy
Stalled Palestinian reconciliation increases likelihood of anti-Israel protests, elevating conflict risk after rocket and arson attacks.
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10 October 2018 Ian Fletcher
Norwegian passenger car demand retreats 21.2% y/y in September
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10 October 2018 Chris Williamson
The following is an extract from IHS Markit's monthly PMI overview presentation. For the full report please click on the link at the bottom of...
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10 October 2018 IHS Markit Technology Expert
A roundup of Market Insights for September, segmented first by type (free vs. premium content), and then by research service
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09 October 2018 Ian Fletcher
Portuguese passenger car sales fall 14% y/y during September
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09 October 2018 John Miller
The trade war between the US and China has cast a gloom over the global economy. Higher tariffs are expected to increase prices and dent demand...
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09 October 2018 Jane's Editorial Staff
Jane’s writers picked up three trophies at the inaugural Defence Media Awards, at The National Press Club in Washington, DC.
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08 October 2018 Eoin Ryan
The co-ruling Five Star Movement (Movimento Cinque Stelle: M5S) has voiced criticism of the economic case for pharmaceutical tenders in Italy...
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08 October 2018
Monthly style and specialty model performance report.
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08 October 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Brazilian light-vehicle registrations increase 5.8% y/y in September, production and exports slip
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08 October 2018 Chris Williamson
Global economic growth moderated to a two-year low in September in a broad-based slowdown, according to the latest PMI surveys.
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08 October 2018 Sian Jones
Manufacturers in the automotive industry experienced the weakest output growth for almost four years in the third quarter of 2018.
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08 October 2018 Bernard Aw
China PMI data points to resilient growth, but also highlight risks to future expansion
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05 October 2018 William May
Uncertainty in oil markets pushed oil and chemicals up as the world awaits OPEC’s reaction to Iranian sanctions.
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05 October 2018
We review factor performance in September 2018.
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05 October 2018 Eoin Ryan
To curb shortages, Norway's pharma industry turns to a number of mechanisms to ensure that the country maintains low drug prices in relation...
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05 October 2018 Gavan Nolan
Astaldi has filed for creditor protection, but will be that enough to trigger a credit event
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05 October 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 8 October 2018
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04 October 2018 Chris Williamson
Although the more accurate IHS Markit PMI extends back over a decade to early-2007, the ISM data extend back to the 1950s.
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04 October 2018 Jihane Boudiaf
Probable US Special Operations Forces' partial drawdowns likely to reignite jihadist attacks against sub-Saharan African security forces.
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04 October 2018 Chris Williamson
September PMI survey data added to signs that the US economy expanded at a slower, but still solid, rate in Q3
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03 October 2018 Bernard Aw
Japan PMI at two-year low signals softer output growth
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03 October 2018 IHS Markit Energy Expert
Initial offshore results are in from key commercial tests offshore Namibia. What does it mean for the Southwest African Coastal Basin?
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03 October 2018 Maria Aguete
IHS Markit parses 4K and also sits down with AT&T to discuss what UHD and HDR can do
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03 October 2018 Deepa Kumar
Maldivian president-elect likely to release jailed opposition leaders and judges, balance India-China interests following transfer of power.
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03 October 2018
The EU Japan Economic Partnership Agreement signed July 17, 2018. Expected to enter into force in 2019 and eliminate tariffs on most commodities....
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03 October 2018 Chris Williamson
PMI data showed business activity rising in September, albeit with the rate of growth cooling to the second-lowest since April.
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03 October 2018 Chris Williamson
Eurozone PMI data showed growth slowing to a near-two year low in September.
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02 October 2018 IHS Markit Energy Expert
Wind and solar utility PV costs are expected to consistently decline as technology continues to improve and local project development experience...
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01 October 2018 Tim Urquhart, B.A.
The 2018 Paris Motor Show gets under way this week with the first press day on 2 October.
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01 October 2018 John Miller
NAFTA is alive. Canada and the Trump administration found common ground late Sunday night, signing a last-minute pact to revamp the North American...
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01 October 2018 Jamal Amir
Japanese new vehicle sales decline 3.1% y/y in September
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01 October 2018 Chris Williamson
Worldwide manufacturers reported the first fall in global export orders for over two years in September.
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28 September 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 1 October 2018
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28 September 2018 Sam Pierson
The most expensive to borrow US equities have delivered short alpha in September, but demand is still down
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28 September 2018 Eoin Ryan
If UK and EU negotiators are unable to conclude a withdrawal and transition agreement, the likelihood of UK participation in the UPC and unitary...
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27 September 2018 Kathleen Navin, CBE Ben Herzon, Ph.D.
According to our Monthly GDP Index, monthly GDP was essentially flat in August.
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27 September 2018 William May
Markets shrug off trade concerns but post-Florence fervor retreats drawing down the MPI.
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27 September 2018 Sophie Cairns
Asia’s emerging pharmaceutical markets are likely to focus increasingly on Health Technology Assessment as healthcare costs rise.
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27 September 2018 Ama Egyaba Baidu Forson
Kenya's government has decided to manage its economy without access to nearly USD1 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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26 September 2018 IHS Markit Technology Expert
The evolving media landscape was the subject of focus and scrutiny at this year’s IBC show
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25 September 2018 Laurence Allan, Ph.D.
Spanish state-owned rail operator set to lose monopoly on domestic train services, signaling probability of labor strikes
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25 September 2018 IHS Markit Energy Expert
EPA’s proposed replacement for the Clean Power Plan, the Affordable Clean Energy (ACE) rule, will require efficiency improvements at coal plants....
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24 September 2018 Todd Dina
What changes are likely to direct the North American propylene market forward?
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24 September 2018 Nitin Budhiraja
The overall aim is for China to showcase to the world that it is a leading player in new automotive technology
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24 September 2018 John Miller
All year, even as the Trump administration and Chinese leaders fired round after round of new tariffs at each other, both sides targeted mostly...
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24 September 2018 Arthur Dhont
Heightened risk of homicide and property damage to affect mining in Colombia's Antioquia in one-year outlook.
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24 September 2018 Vaiva Seckute
Weak investments and rising imbalances might lead to a sudden stop to consumption driven boom as external risks are piling up.
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24 September 2018 Joyce Silungwe Chris Suckling Ama Baidu-Forson
Kenya's revised tax measures indicate revenue shortfalls delaying infrastructure development; repeal of loan interest-rate cap unlikely.
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24 September 2018 Bernard Aw Chris Williamson Rajiv Biswas
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 24 September 2018
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21 September 2018 Andrew Birch
The interest rate increase was welcome, but widespread reforms are needed to return the Turkish lira and markets to stability.
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20 September 2018
We review the Bank & Thrift Model II performance 10 years after the Lehman bankruptcy.
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20 September 2018
On Monday September 17th, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released a list of approximately $200 billion worth of...
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20 September 2018 Sophie Cairns
Insights from The Pharma Market Access and Pricing Summit Asia
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20 September 2018 William May
Trade rumblings, weak Chinese FAI and Hurricane Florence hit the MPI.
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20 September 2018 David Li
Thailand's 2019 election unlikely to alter military influence, civilian government likely to promote infrastructure spending, tax collection....
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19 September 2018 David Hsieh
Facing lackluster demand from smartphones, AMOLED is being promoted to automotive for its superior quality and higher value-add appeal
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19 September 2018 Blake Eskew
How growing US crude exports are changing global balances
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19 September 2018 Francesca Peck
Increased dovishness at the Riksbank has led to high FX volatility; as fears mount that the first rate hike will be delayed in 2019
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18 September 2018 Colin Bird-Martinez
Android Automotive coming to the future infotainment systems of Nissan, Renault, and Mitsubishi vehicles
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18 September 2018 Ha Nguyen
What happened in the global oil market?
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18 September 2018
Commercial Vehicle Market Dynamics Evolve Over Time to Include Electrification, Yet Diesel Remains Dominant, IHS Markit Says
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18 September 2018 Sam Teague
Latest survey data indicate that demand and supply fundamentals currently support a stabilisation in copper prices.
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18 September 2018 Fenella McGerty Charles Forrester
Defence industrial base is key driver in upcoming tradeshow, but investment would help maintain and grow defence industrial capabilities
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18 September 2018 Chris Williamson
Different surveys offer differing views on the health of the US manufacturing economy.
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17 September 2018 Venla Sipila
Monetary reform progress and structural strengthening of the current account help increasing exchange rate and inflation risks.
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17 September 2018
We review the Australian economic landscape and recent quantitative model and factor performance within the Research Signals Global Factor Library....
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17 September 2018 John Miller
As Hurricane Florence marched up the US East Coast this weekend, killing at least 16 people and wreaking havoc with unrelenting rain and flooding...
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17 September 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Week Ahead APAC Economic Preview: Week of 17 September 2018
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14 September 2018 Theo Acheampong, Ph.D. Langelihle Malimela
Zimbabwean Cabinet reshuffle, purge of ruling party gatekeepers indicate economic reforms, international re-engagement are key government priorities....
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14 September 2018 Joseph Hayes
Weaker expansion in global goods-producing sector has strong implications for South Korean exporters.
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14 September 2018 Lindsay Newman
Correct forecast on Ethiopia leadership challenge.
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14 September 2018
Australia reveals on-demand driverless car
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14 September 2018 Sam Pierson
Rally sees shorts get more selective
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14 September 2018 Joel Prakken, Ph.D. Ben Herzon, Ph.D.
An early look at the economic impact from Hurricane Florence
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14 September 2018 Gavan Nolan
Turkey's credit spreads have rallied after the central bank hiked rates
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14 September 2018 Chris Williamson
IHS Markit flash PMI surveys will provide early insights into the performance of major economies at the end of the third quarter.
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13 September 2018
The IHS Markit outlook is for robust jet fuel demand growth, especially in emerging markets.
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13 September 2018 Carlos Caicedo
Support for Brazil's far-right candidate increases slightly after stabbing; presidential run-off likely to involve two anti-establishment candidates....
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13 September 2018
US Exports reached 1.5 trillion USD in 2017. China is the 3rd largest US Export market, by value, after Canada and Mexico. US Exports to China...
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13 September 2018 William May
Threat of a further slew of tariffs on Chinese imports, weighs on MPI
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12 September 2018 IHS Markit Energy Expert
The 2014–17 downcycle has taken a toll--especially on some producer governments that continue to struggle with its legacy. Many meaures taken...
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12 September 2018 Asad Ali
Further Taliban assaults on Afghan provincial cities likely but momentum towards peace talks also set to increase.
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12 September 2018
Presenta IHS Markit Cifras del parque Vehicular de la región TLCAN
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12 September 2018 Carlos Caicedo Carla Selman
Argentina deepens austerity to secure IMF support and stabilize peso; doubts of government leadership undermine business confidence.
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12 September 2018 Wayne Lam
With the latest batch of three new iPhones, Apple is solidifying its grip on the premium smartphone market
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11 September 2018 Chris Williamson
The following is an extract from IHS Markit's monthly PMI overview presentation.
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11 September 2018
Financial markets are volatile and unpredictable, but do they display certain patterns that could be helpful in risk management and portfolio...
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11 September 2018 Stephanie Brinley, MBA
Mexican light-vehicle sales continue to decline, production remains flat y/y in August
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10 September 2018 John Miller
As we discussed last week, the car industry has taken big hits in the global trade war, which so far has targeted industrial sectors.
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10 September 2018 Stuart Nield, Ph.D.
Despite being introduced over six years ago, there is still no market consensus on how to calculate the Funding Valuation Adjustment or FVA....
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10 September 2018 Sian Jones
Throughout most of 2018, the Myanmar kyat has depreciated rapidly against key currencies.
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10 September 2018 Chris Williamson
Global economic growth edged lower in August, according to the latest PMI surveys, down to its second-weakest for nearly two years
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07 September 2018 Chris Williamson
Highlights of the week include European Central Bank and Bank of England monetary policy meetings.
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07 September 2018 Martin Wiesweg
Although the current regulation is likely to be detrimental to plastics demand, authorities are playing the role of facilitator - not inhibitor...
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07 September 2018 Francisco Tang Bustillos Diego Moya-Ocampos, LLB Claudia Wehbe Carlos Cardenas Carlos Caicedo
Four possible scenarios for Venezuela looking at historical background, current policies, and prospects
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07 September 2018 Rajiv Biswas Chris Williamson Bernard Aw
Our special focus this week looks at the ASEAN region and its rise as a manufacturing hub.
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06 September 2018 Ian Fletcher
Growth rate of W. European passenger car market leapt significantly in August, according to the latest IHS Markit forecast
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06 September 2018 William May
For a second consecutive week, oil drives gains in an otherwise directionless week
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06 September 2018
Monthly style and specialty model performance report.
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06 September 2018
We review factor performance in August 2018.
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06 September 2018
The US Mexico NAFTA and the EU Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) could affect US Automotive Exports to EU
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06 September 2018 Denis Poussin
As Looming Production Shutdowns and Second Dip in Operating Rates Challenge Global Methyl Methacrylate Market
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06 September 2018
By 2021, IHS Markit estimates Operations and Maintenance expenses for wind assets will cost the industry about $7.5 billion annually
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06 September 2018 Francesca Peck Dijedon Imeri
Swedish general election to produce weak minority government, complicating policy-making and posing risk of currency sell-off.
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06 September 2018 Pollyanna De Lima
Workforce efficiency in the euro area worsened marginally for the fifth month running in August.
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06 September 2018 Craig Caffrey Charles Forrester
Expenditure will reach USD100 billion in 2019, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE driving growth
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06 September 2018 Bernard Aw
Nikkei PMI data indicated that the Japanese economy continued to expand in August.
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06 September 2018 Jane's Editorial Staff
Advances in hardware and software are making it increasingly practical for open-source analysts to conduct radio direction finding
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06 September 2018 Chris Williamson
The Eurozone PMI shows the recent run of robust growth of business activity, new orders and employment extending into August.
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05 September 2018 IHS Markit Technology Expert
A roundup of Market Insights for August, segmented first by type (free vs. premium content), and then by research service
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05 September 2018 Blanka Kolenikova
Local elections, public protests to determine future of Poland's judicial reforms; improved court efficiency is unlikely.
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05 September 2018 John Miller
The world’s brewing trade war could have a significant impact on automakers, parts manufacturers, logistics firms, and investors.
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05 September 2018
IHS Markit's acquisition of Ipreo brings together businesses with strong growth potential in alternative assets and solutions for asset managers....
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05 September 2018 Chris Williamson
PMI survey data showing faster service sector growth in August come as much-needed welcome news.