As the United States’ economic growth accelerates — real GDP increased at a revised annual rate of 5.0 percent in the 3rd quarter of 2014 — many believe the Federal Reserve will begin to raise interest rates. The futures market…
Companies are increasingly looking to adapt their pricing strategies and tactics to deal with macroeconomic volatility and shifting corporate mandates in Latin America. As Latin America’s operating environment has become more volatile and bottom lines begin to receive more scrutiny…
Companies operating in emerging markets are struggling to meet top-and-bottom-line forecasts, in no small part due to heightened exchange rate and inflation volatility. With competition from low-cost local companies from other multinationals at the higher end, margins have been squeezed…
Multinationals are increasingly reevaluating their commitment to Venezuela given that most companies are facing deteriorating economic conditions and a worsening operating environment, regardless of whether they have a direct sales presence or are working exclusively through distributors. While conditions have…
As Venezuela gears up for municipal elections in December, which are likely to be viewed as a referendum on the government, the operating environment has become increasingly difficult for multinational companies. Venezuela has become a leading source of concern for…
Trend Nigeria’s underlying growth trajectory continues to be strong, with 6.6% GDP growth forecast for 2012 A recent uptick in inflation is likely to accelerate, with inflation forecasts increasing from 10% to 14-15% Core inflation (which excludes volatile components food…
Trend Recent policy choices indicate that political considerations are being placed ahead of sound economic management The central bank’s decision to cut interest rates, despite high inflation and employment, and subsequent intervention to arrest the depreciation of the real has…