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Sector Analysis
Project Insight – Global Port Construction Projects
With the World Trade Organization (WTO) reporting an upsurge of 11% in exports in 2017, many countries are improving or creating new port facilities. However, the potentially detrimental impact on trade of the 25% tariff on steel and 10% on aluminium imports recently announced by the Trump administration may see investment in port facilities decline. This report looks at the influencing factors in more detail, and takes a global and regional view of the port construction projects, including analysis of...
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Sector Analysis
Infrastructure Insight: The US
This report provides a detailed look into the infrastructure sector in the US, including analysis of the state of the current infrastructure, the regulatory and financing landscapes and the major projects in the construction pipeline. The report covers all key infrastructure sectors: roads, railways, electricity and power, water and sewerage, communication, and airports and ports.
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Sector Analysis
MEED Insights: Iran Projects, H2 2018
With more than 81 million people and some of the world’s most abundant natural resources, Iran has the potential to be an economic super power. It holds 10 percent of the world’s proven oil reserves and 15 percent of its gas reserves, and has the fifth biggest quantity of natural resources, valued in 2016 at an estimated $27.3 trillion. With about $331bn of projects planned or underway, Iran currently is the fourth biggest projects market in the Middle East and...
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Government & Regulation
US Alaska Upstream Fiscal and Regulatory Report – Budget Problems May Force Fiscal Regime Changes
The reduction in tax credits, the large long-term state budget liabilities, and the inability to repay the investment credits, may force Alaska to modify its petroleum fiscal framework just a few years after the modification introduced by MAPA in 2013. The reduction in tax credits coupled with the difficulties in legally establishing the Alaska Tax Credit Certificate Bond Corporation and its bond repurchase program may dampen investment sentiment across Alaska despite the reduction at the federal level of corporate income...
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Sector Analysis
Global Construction Outlook to 2022 – Q4 2018 Update
GlobalData has revised downwards the forecast for growth in the global construction industry over the forecast period (2018-2022) to an annual average of 3.4% from 3.6% previously. The revision primarily reflects a weaker estimated outturn in 2018 in China and South Korea, which has pulled the forecast for growth in North-East Asia to 3.4%, as well as a flatter growth trend in the US. In real value terms (measured at constant 2017 prices and US$ exchange rates), global construction output...
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Sector Analysis
Infrastructure Insight: The US
The report provides a detailed analysis of the infrastructure sector in the US, including the state of current infrastructure, the regulatory and financing landscapes, forecast spending across all key sectors and the major projects in the construction pipeline. The report covers all key infrastructure sectors: roads, railways, electricity and power, water and sewerage, communication, and airports and ports.
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Sector Analysis
Construction in the US – Key Trends and Opportunities to 2022
The US construction industry suffered a downturn in 2017, contracting by 1.0% in real terms that year, following an average annual growth of 5.0% during the preceding four years. This decline can be attributed to the slowdown in non-residential buildings construction activity and the decline in the government’s outlay on major infrastructure projects. The country’s construction industry is expected to record positive growth over the forecast period (2018-2022), driven by the government’s plans to revamp the country’s depleted infrastructure. In...
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Sector Analysis
The Global Naval Vessel Engines Market 2018-2028
The expenditure on naval vessel engines is anticipated to be driven by the increase in defense spending which reflects improved economic conditions around the world specifically in the European and Asia Pacific Regions. The US will accelerate its defense spending under the Trump administration and is anticipated to maintain its leading position, exhibiting a steady pace of growth over the forecast period. Synopsis The Global Naval Vessel Engines Market 2018-2028 report offers a detailed analysis of the industry, with market...
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Sector Analysis
Consumer and Market Insights: Spirits in Italy
Growing economy and rising disposable incomes is driving the Spirits market in Italy. The market is being led by the Specialty Spirits market in volume terms while Brandy and Vodka categories are forecast to register fastest growth in value terms during 2015-2020.Hypermarkets & Supermarkets is the leading distribution channel in the Italian Spirits market. Diageo Plc, Pernord Ricard S.A. and Bacardi Limited are the leading players in the Italian Spirits market.
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Sector Analysis
Self-Directed Investors: Implications for Wealth Managers; Understanding how self-directed investment affects the wealth management industry.
Globally execution-only mandates constitute 19.1% of total HNW assets held with wealth managers. Although clients in developing economies tend to prefer unadvised services, the US represents the biggest market opportunity in terms of self-invested assets. HNW clients under 35 years old and first-generation entrepreneurs are most likely to self-direct their investments. Price-sensitivity encourages HNW investors to look for alternatives to the services of wealth managers in mature economies, but in developing markets a pure preference to run simple portfolios independently...