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US Active Jobs Index dips 28% in July 2023, finds GlobalData

The US Active Jobs Index is showing a downward trend with a 28% decline month-on-month (MoM) in July 2023. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) also showed a downward trend in June 2023, observes GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Sherla Sriprada, Business Fundamentals Analyst at […]

Deal activity in Asia-Pacific down by 20.4% YoY in January to July 2023, reveals GlobalData

As the sun set on the first seven months of 2023, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region saw a 20.4% year-on-year (YoY) decline in deals (mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity (PE), and venture financing), mirroring global trends. Economic uncertainties and geopolitical undercurrents have woven a fabric of decline, with key markets such as China, India, and […]

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Top 20 APAC insurers maintain momentum with 8.2% average premium growth amid COVID-19 impact in 2022, reveals GlobalData

The top 20 public insurance companies in Asia-Pacific (APAC) sustained their momentum in 2022, benefiting from the increased insurance awareness following the COVID-19 pandemic and an economic rebound in most markets. As a result, their average premium earned* grew by 8.2% while experiencing a marginal 0.7% uptick in total revenue, reveals GlobalData, a leading data […]

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UK venture capital funding value plunges 54.3% during January-July 2023, reveals GlobalData

A total of 808 venture capital (VC) funding deals worth $8 billion were announced in the UK during January to July 2023. Both VC funding deals volume and value witnessed considerable year-on-year (YoY) decline of 28.4% and 54.3%, respectively, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. According to the analysis of GlobalData’s Financial Deals […]

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Global company sentiment improved in Q2 2023 with high mentions for batteries and electric vehicles, reveals GlobalData

Aerospace, defense & security, automotive, and mining were among the industries that witnessed improved sentiment Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific trending with improved sentiment Themes with high mentions and favorable sentiment were batteries and electric vehicles Company Filings sentiment improved by 2% year-on-year (YoY) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2023. Innovation and […]

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Global deal activity down by 23.6% YoY during January to July 2023, reveals GlobalData

Amidst a landscape fraught with macroeconomic uncertainty, the first seven months of 2023 proved challenging for deal activity (mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity (PE) and venture financing), with firms contending with the ripple effects of escalating interest rates and an ambiguous economic horizon. This struggle unfolded alongside a broader narrative of global deal activity, […]

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Top 20 global biopharmaceutical companies report 2.3% market cap growth in Q2 2023, reveals GlobalData

Despite the continued inflationary pressures, the second quarter (Q2) of 2023 yielded promising outcomes for the leading 20 biopharmaceutical giants. The aggregate market capitalization demonstrated a resilient upswing of 2.3%, surging from $3.49 trillion during the first quarter (Q1) of 2023 to an impressive $3.56 trillion in Q2 2023, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and […]

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Travel and tourism industry deal activity decline by 35.7% YoY in January-July 2023, reveals GlobalData

US and UK saw respective deal volume reducing to almost half China emerges as notable exception Amidst a backdrop of challenging market conditions, various industries have grappled with subdued deal activity during January-July 2023. The travel and tourism industry is no different and saw deal activity decline by a massive year-on-year (YoY) 35.7%, reveals GlobalData, […]

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Top 50 APAC listed firms report modest growth of 4.7% in 2022 aggregate revenue, reveals GlobalData

China dominates the list with 28 companies PTT PCL, Indian Oil, and Power Construction Corp of China (PCCC) gained over 20% in revenue Financial services sector tops the list with 12 companies The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region experienced a resurgence in economic growth in 2022 as China regained its momentum following the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions. […]

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Early-stage rounds persist while late-stage rounds dwindle in APAC during H1 2023, finds GlobalData

VC deals with disclosed funding rounds down 28.9% YoY during H1 2023 Early-stage funding rounds volume account for 76.4% Late-stage funding rounds conspicuously absent A total of 2,445 venture capital (VC) deals with disclosed funding rounds were announced during the first half (H1) of 2023, which was a year-on-year (YoY) decline of 28.9% over the […]

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VinFast soaring Nasdaq debut reflects strong fundamentals and global EV optimism, says GlobalData

Following the news that the shares of VinFast, a Vietnamese-founded electric vehicle (EV) company headquartered in Singapore, soared in trading in their Nasdaq debut; Benher Gracio, Business Fundamentals Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “VinFast’s robust entry into the Nasdaq trading arena comes as no shock, considering its solid […]

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GlobalData report highlights staggering economic costs for Indiana of $9.3 billion due to obesity

Obesity and overweight are estimated to have caused a staggering $9.3 billion reduction in Indiana’s economy in 2022, equivalent to 2% of the state’s gross domestic product, according to a report released by GlobalData Plc, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s report, ‘Obesity’s Impact on Indiana’s Economy and Labor Force,’ analyzes the economic and […]

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Global VC funding activity downward trend in H1 2023 spans across early to late-stage rounds, reveals GlobalData

In the dynamic realm of the venture capital (VC) landscape, there is a 32.3% year-on-year (YoY) decline in the number of funding deals with disclosed funding rounds from 9,118 to 6,174 during the first half (H1) of 2023, echoing the challenges faced by startups across funding stages. This trend, spanning both early and late-stage rounds, […]

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China deflation concerns spark influencer discussions on X Corp, reveals GlobalData

Amidst the global economic landscape, surging inflation continues to loom large over major economies. However, a contrasting narrative emerges as China, the world’s second-largest economy, grapples with contraction in both consumer and producer prices. This intriguing development has ignited discussions on “Deflation,” echoing through X Corp (X), formerly Twitter Inc, platform during the second week […]

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China real estate turmoil casts shadows on economic growth amidst deflation worries, says GlobalData

Following the news that the Chinese property giant Country Garden expects a historic net loss in H1 2023; Ramnivas Mundada, Director of Companies and Economic Research at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers his view: “The turmoil in China’s real estate sector, characterized by substantial losses experienced by major property developers, has triggered […]

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GlobalData observes absence of billion-dollar VC deals in APAC during H1 2023 amidst evolving trends

Amidst a backdrop of market volatility, changing investor sentiments, and sector-specific nuances, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) venture capital (VC) investment ecosystem witnessed a unique trend during the first half (H1) of 2023. During this period, deals of all funding sizes declined, whereas billion-dollar deals remained notably absent, signaling a strategic shift in the investment dynamics of […]

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France navigates energy challenges to improve 2023 economic growth forecast, says GlobalData

France avoided an energy supply crisis, benefiting from a mild winter, energy-saving efforts, and European measures that eased energy prices. Consequently, the country’s projected economic growth rate was adjusted to 0.6% in July 2023, a significant improvement from the contraction forecast in December 2022. Nevertheless, the projected growth remains considerably slower than the 2.5% achieved […]

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VC funding deals volume decline more prominent for high-value deals in H1 2023, finds GlobalData

A total of 8,553 venture capital (VC) funding deals with disclosed funding values were announced during the first half (H1) of 2023. Meanwhile, the volume of these deals declined by 35.3% year-on-year (YoY) compared to 13,223 VC deals with disclosed funding values announced during H1 2022. However, the decline was more prominent for high-value deals, […]

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Asia-Pacific to spearhead global economic growth in 2023, reveals GlobalData

The global economic growth is poised to gain momentum in 2023 due to easing inflation pressures in food and energy sectors, the gradual revival of European nations, strong growth potential in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, and North America’s resilient labor market. As economies move through diverse business cycle stages, regional disparities may emerge. Nevertheless, APAC […]

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Big Data, Cloud, AI top themes with most job postings, reveals GlobalData Job Analytics Trends & Signals Q2 2023 Report

Job postings decline by over 15% YoY in Q2 2023 Key tech themes with most job postings include Big Data, Cloud, and AI Abbott, Black & Veatch, and Robert Bosch among the top recruiters The second quarter (Q2) of 2023 saw many companies across the globe announcing layoffs amidst a continuous decline in job postings. […]

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