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Travel and tourism sector deal activity down by 33% YoY in Q1-Q3 2023, finds GlobalData

A total of 558 deals* were announced in the travel and tourism sector globally during the first three quarters of 2023, which was a decline of 33% compared to the announcement of 833 deals during the same period in 2022, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. An analysis of GlobalData’s Financial Deals […]

Canada’s economic growth to stay below 1% in 2024, forecasts GlobalData

Canada’s economic growth prospects are facing headwinds due to a combination of factors, including the high cost of borrowing, a housing crisis, elevated inflation, diminishing business confidence, weakened external demand, political turmoil in the context of deteriorating relations with India, and a drop in the popularity of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Against this backdrop, the […]

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Influencers on X highlight BYD rapid ascent in EV market poses challenge to Tesla, finds GlobalData

The rise of BYD Co. Ltd. in the electric vehicle (EV) market is causing a significant stir, with experts and influencers on “X” acknowledging its potential to challenge Tesla, Inc. BYD’s impressive Q3 2023 deliveries, boasting a 22% increase from the previous quarter, are indicative of its growing influence. Influencers highlight BYD’s cost advantage, diverse […]

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Influencers on X hail WHO-approved R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine as game changer, reveals GlobalData

The R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine developed by the University of Oxford and the Serum Institute of India, leveraging Novavax’s adjuvant technology, has been recommended for use by the World Health Organization’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) and the Malaria Policy Advisory Group (MPAG) on 2 October 2023. Subsequently, influencer discussions on “X” around “malaria vaccine” soared […]

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Positive US JOLTS for August a blip, real-time data points to much weaker NFP for September, says GlobalData

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) for August 2023 revealed a surprising increase in job openings to 9.1 million, surpassing the consensus estimate of 8.8 million. Markets took this as a signal of strong economy and increased pressure on US Fed, which closely monitors JOLTS data for signs […]

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Apple job postings in August 2023: China second only to US, finds GlobalData

Apple Inc reported a month-on-month uptick in job postings in August 2023. This surge in recruitment comes at the time when news are doing the rounds that the tech giant strives to diversify its supply chain and expand into the Indian market. Despite these endeavors, China ranks second only to the US in terms of job […]

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Americas shows marginal improvement in investor risk during Q2 2023, reveals GlobalData

The Americas region experienced a minor decline in its risk score from 47.0 out of 100 in Q1 2023 to 45.8 in Q2 2023 in the GlobalData Country Risk Index (GCRI). This shift was primarily driven by reduced inflationary pressures and an improving labor market, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. However, despite […]

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VC funding in India startups down by 71.5% YoY to $4.9 billion during January-August 2023, reveals GlobalData

India’s startup-focused venture capital (VC) funding space underwent significant changes in the first eight months of 2023. During this period, 734 VC funding deals were announced, amassing a total of $4.9 billion. While there was a year-on-year (YoY) decrease in both deal volume and value compared to the same period in 2022, the decline was […]

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Apple iPhone 15 ignites diverse social media reactions, finds GlobalData

Apple Inc has recently unveiled the much-awaited iPhone 15 and its pro series during annual fall event. This excitement translated into a notable increase in social media discussions during the second half of September. Among the social media contributors (Reddit.com and X.com), there is a divergence of opinions regarding the smartphone. While some are enamored […]

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China venture capital funding down by 30.1% YoY to $26.8 billion in January-August 2023, finds GlobalData

China’s venture capital (VC) funding landscape in the first eight months of 2023 showed a significant slowdown compared to the same period in 2022, with 2,111 VC funding deals amounting to $26.8 billion. This marked an 18.3% drop in deal volume and a 30.1% decrease in disclosed funding value. While this decline aligned with global […]

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China pulls down APAC IPO activity in first eight months of 2023, reveals GlobalData

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) initial public offerings (IPOs) market has continued to grapple with disruptions, including the lingering impact of COVID-19, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, rising inflation, and geopolitical tensions. In the first eight months of 2023, APAC saw a significant decline in IPO activity, with 491 listings totaling $44.4 billion, down by 55.9% compared to the […]

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Asia-Pacific Q2 2023 risk decline masked by economic challenges in China, reports GlobalData

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region exhibited a decline in its overall risk score during the second quarter (Q2) of 2023, dropping from 42.4 in Q1 to 41.7, establishing itself as the second-lowest risk region globally, per the Q2 2023 GlobalData Country Risk Index (GCRI). However, a rising economic parameter risk score signals ongoing challenges within the […]

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Middle East and Africa maintains highest global risk in Q2 2023, reports GlobalData

The economic prospects for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region are marked by significant uncertainties, primarily stemming from a worldwide economic slowdown, decline in oil production, and the ongoing food security issues. Moreover, escalating heatwaves in the Middle East and a deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Africa further compound the difficulties. Against this backdrop, the […]

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Europe witnesses improved investor risk in Q2 2023, but challenges linger, says GlobalData

Europe exhibited impressive economic resilience in Q2 2023, despite notable challenges. Both the Euro Area and the European Union (EU) registered annual expansion of 0.6% and 0.5%, respectively, during the quarter. This positive performance led to a slight decrease in the region’s risk score from 32.9 in Q1 2023 to 32.6 in the Q2 2023 […]

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UK sees 27.2% YoY drop in venture capital funding to $8.7 billion during January-August 2023, reveals GlobalData

The UK witnessed 898 venture capital (VC) funding deals of worth $8.7 billion during January-August 2023. This represents a 27.2% drop in the volume compared to the same period in 2022. Notably, the decline in terms of disclosed deal value was significantly steeper, registering at 52.6%, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. An […]

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GlobalData US Active Jobs Index dips 12% MoM in September 2023

The GlobalData US Active Jobs Index recorded a notable 12% month-on-month (MoM) decline in September 2023*, adding to the trends noticeable in the US Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) from July 2023. Despite this decline, there are dynamics at play in the job market, with certain sectors showing resilience and even growth, observes […]

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APAC deal activity down by 21.5% YoY in January-August 2023, finds GlobalData

A total of 9,527 deals (mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity, and venture financing deals) were announced in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region during January to August 2023, which was a decline of 21.5% over the 12,142 deals announced during the same period in 2022, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. An analysis […]

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US maintains strong appeal for VC investors despite 47.4% YoY decline to $79.6 billion in January-August 2023, finds GlobalData

The US witnessed 5,023 venture capital (VC) funding deals, with a total disclosed funding value of $79.6 billion during the first eight months of 2023. Despite a year-on-year (YoY) decline of 38.3% in deal volume and 47.4% in funding value, the country retained its status as a top destination for VC investments, reveals GlobalData, a […]

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AI takes center stage in discussions by companies as they explore innovation strategies, says GlobalData

Amid the push for digital transformation, the technology industry finds itself navigating through various innovations to stay ahead of the curve. This pivotal juncture has left companies striving for improvement in the processes or launching new products or services with artificial intelligence (AI) now at the core of their innovation strategy, according to GlobalData, a […]

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India leads global IPO race despite significant drop in global activity during first eight months of 2023, reveals GlobalData

Amid a notable decline in global initial public offerings (IPO) activity in the first eight months of 2023, India has surged ahead. Despite economic uncertainties and geopolitical conflicts, the country secured the top position with 152 transactions valued at $3.8 billion, driven by a robust SME IPO market, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and analytics […]

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