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Macroeconomic Analysis
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New Zealand PESTLE Insights: A Macroeconomic Outlook Report
In New Zealand, in 2025, according to GlobalData, the largest GVA-contributing subsectors were mining, manufacturing, and utilities (13.1% of total GVA); wholesale, retail trade, and hotels (12.6%); and transport, storage, and communications (6.7%). In nominal terms, these subsectors are projected to grow by 4.6%, 4.6%, and 4.8%, respectively, in 2026, compared to growth of 4.5%, 4.5%, and 3.3% in 2025. In 2025, Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch were home to 38.7% of New Zealand’s population and contributed 40.5% to the country’s...
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Sector Analysis
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European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) Global 2026: Conference Highlights
ESCMID Global is the annual congress of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) (formerly ECCMID). ESCMID Global 2026 took place in took place in Munich, Germany, between April 17Â Â and 21. GlobalData attended industry-sponsored symposia as well as scientific sessions where key therapies were featured, the contents of which were analyzed to create this ESCMID Global 2026 Highlights report.
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Consumer Insights
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Malaysia Wealth Management: HNW Investors 2026
This report analyzes the investment preferences and portfolio allocation of Malaysia's HNW individuals. It profiles HNW investors in terms of their demographics, examines the allocation of HNW investors’ portfolios, analyzes their propensity to invest offshore, and explores product and service demand among the country's HNW investors. Malaysia’s high-net-worth (HNW) demographic is predominantly male, but female representation is growing. Expats represent a minor proportion of Malaysia’s HNW population, and they are attracted primarily by tax efficiencies and better lifestyle conditions. HNW investors allocate the...
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Sector Analysis
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New Zealand Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2030 (H1 2026)
New Zealand’s construction industry is anticipated to grow by 3.4% in real terms in 2026, supported by increasing building permits issued, investments in transport infrastructure and energy projects, and falling interest rates. According to Statistics New Zealand, the total value of building consents issued grew by 10.3% year-on-year (YoY) in February 2026, following a YoY growth of 6.6% in January 2026 and 18% in December 2026. The total value of building consents issued grew by 8.6% YoY in the first...
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Sector Analysis
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United Kingdom (UK) Footwear Market Size, Trends, Consumer Attitudes and Key Players to 2030
The UK Footwear Market to 2030 report offers comprehensive insight and analysis of the UK Footwear market, the major players, the key trends, and consumer attitudes. It provides detailed analysis of the key trends shaping the market, market sizes and forecasts, and the performace of key retailers. The report also includes consumer data from 2025. UK footwear sales are projected to grow 2.0% in 2026 and deliver a 2.1% CAGR over 2025–2030, outperforming the wider UK apparel market.
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Sector Analysis
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Global Platinum Mining Market Analysis by Reserves, Production, Assets, Demand Drivers and Forecast to 2035
GlobalData's "Global platinum Mining to 2035" provides a comprehensive coverage on the global platinum industry. It provides historical and forecast data on platinum production by country, production by company, reserves by country and world platinum prices. The report also includes a demand drivers section providing information on factors that are affecting the global platinum industry. It further profiles major platinum producers, information on the major active, planned and exploration projects by region. Global platinum production declined by 4.1% in 2025...
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Consumer Insights
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Opportunities in the German Packaging Industry 2026
The German packaging volumes stood at 144 billion units in 2025, led by rigid plastics, which accounted for a 36.2% share of total sales. Packaging volumes will reach 147.6 billion units in 2030, with a CAGR of 0.5% during 2025–30. Rigid metal posted the best CAGR over 2020–25 at 4.3%, growing from 11.3 billion units in 2020 to reaching 14 billion units in 2025. The material will also record the strongest CAGR at 1.7% during 2025–30 and reach 15.2 billion...
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Consumer Insights
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Opportunities in the Japanese Packaging Industry 2026
The Japanese packaging volumes stood at 162.3 billion units in 2025 and will reach 163.2 billion units in 2030. Highlight only minor increments. Rigid plastics was the most used pack material in 2025, with volumes of 59.2 billion units (36.5% share). Volumes are forecast to remain majorly same at 59.5 billion units in 2030, supported by their cost-effectiveness for manufacturers and their convenience and light weight for consumers. Flexible packaging was the second-most-utilized pack material in the country, accounting for...
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Consumer Insights
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Opportunities in the Italian Packaging Industry 2026
Italy’s packaging volumes totaled 82.1 billion units in 2025 and are forecast to rise to 86.1 billion units in 2030, representing a 1% CAGR over 2025–30. Rigid plastics were the largest packaging material in 2025, accounting for 35.4% of total volume and are projected to reach 31 billion units in 2030, posting a 1.3% CAGR, supported by relatively lower input costs and performance advantages such as durability, barrier protection, and shelf-life extension. Italy’s packaging industry is characterized by its strong...
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Sector Analysis
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HVDC Converter Stations Market Size, Share and Trends Analysis by Technology, Installed Capacity, Generation, Key Players and Forecast to 2031
GlobalData's latest report "HVDC Converter Stations Market Size, Share and Trends Analysis by Technology, Installed Capacity, Generation, Key Players and Forecast to 2031" offers in-depth analysis of the HVDC converter stations market. The report offers in-depth analysis of HVDC converter stations market at global, and key countries (the US, Canada, China, India, South Korea, Germany, the UK, Italy, and France) level. The report analyzes the HVDC converter stations market value and volume for the historical period (2021–2025) and forecast period...
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