CFO News Room

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Manufacturing output – about 74 percent of total output – posted a 0.6 From a year ago, manufacturing output is up 1.4 Manufacturing utilization fell to 78.9 Robert Hughes joined AIER in 2013 following more than 25 years in economic and financial markets research on Wall Street. Caution is warranted. Robert Hughes.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The Institute for Supply Management’s Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 50.2 Still, the level is down sharply from the March 2021 peak, suggesting the manufacturing sector was essentially unchanged for the month (see the first chart). percent in October, slightly above the neutral 50 level.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Manufacturing output – about 74 percent of total output – posted a 0.1 From a year ago, manufacturing output is up 2.4 Manufacturing utilization was unchanged at 79.5 Overall, industrial output fell in October while manufacturing output rose on a gain in motor vehicle production; many other areas were weak. Robert Hughes.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Analysts cite mounting economic frustrations, especially among the young, as key to the party’s downfall. Known for efficient governance, a well-functioning civil service, and prudent economic management, the country achieved upper-middle-income status in 2005, showcasing its resilience and progress.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Tanzanias socioeconomic transformation drives economic dominance by attracting substantial investments and dominating intraregional trade. The East African nation has opted to go on quietly pursuing economic supremacy. Tanzania is undergoing eye-catching socioeconomic transformation. Outsiders, however, are taking note.

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Global Finance

JANUARY 31, 2025

Since the launch of Vision 2030 nine years ago, Saudi Arabia has made significant strides in economic diversification, fostering a more attractive environment for global investors. With increased capital, they can expand into new markets, reinforcing Saudi Arabias position as a rising economic powerhouse. billion for a 1.5%

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Together, these issues could pose significant threats to economic growth and social progress, analysts warn. Road Map For The Future A lively FDI contribution gives Togo a favorable economic outlook, augmented by structural reforms and critical investment projects, according to the African Development Bank. of GDP in 2022 to 6.7%

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The government wants new domestic companies to set up their manufacturing units in India fast and hence the concessional tax rate of 15 per cent has been extended by a year till March 2024, Revenue Secretary Tarun Bajaj said on Friday. The direct tax collection estimates for the 2021-22 fiscal has been revised upwards from Rs 11.08

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Global Finance

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Peru last November, Indonesias new President Prabowo Subianto, who began his term in October, emphasized that foreign investments would be protected by a solid legal framework, and highlighted incentives and a commitment to liberalizing ownership laws.

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Global Finance

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

President Recep Tayyip Erdogans ambitious dreams include building Turkey from regional economic centre into global economic powerhouse and boosting it from the worlds sixteenth largest economy into the top 10. in 2026 and 4% a year after that without creating other economic distortions. We expect 3.5%

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CFO News

JANUARY 18, 2023

The needle indicating so-called animal spirits moved right after holding steady for five straight months — indicating stronger overall economic activity as 2022 drew to a close. Consumer spending boosted tax collection and manufacturers signaled optimism about the future, while services sector saw expansion of new businesses.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 3, 2024

Yet, by taking a measured look at factors driving economic activity and influencing behavior, advisors can help clients face risks they can't control and (hopefully) position themselves to take advantage of opportunities as they develop. Meanwhile, a smorgasbord of potential risks threatens economic growth's "soft landing" narrative.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

. “We’ve had a 40% reduction in carbon dioxide, an 80% reduction in nitrogen oxide, and a near 100% reduction in particulates,” she shared during the CFO Club podcast, emphasizing the tangible impact of GDC’s clean energy initiatives on Cameroon’s manufacturing sector. Our last two wells cost over $100 million,” she noted.

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Global Finance

MARCH 5, 2025

With US investment in Latin America shrinking, China and India are seizing the opportunity to expand their economic reach in the region. billion total, according to the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean. Other Indian manufacturers followed.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 9, 2022

He focuses on the region’s politics, economics and foreign policy. Previously he worked as the New Delhi bureau chief of the Far Eastern Economic Review (FEER), and as Indonesia correspondent for FEER and The Wall Street Journal Asia. Sadanand Dhume writes a biweekly column on India and South Asia for WSJ.com.

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Global Finance

APRIL 3, 2025

ADGMs expansion has propelled the financial sectors share of GDP in the emirate, which has expanded by an average 11% a year over the last three years, says Justin Alexander, director of Khalij Economics and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) analyst for GlobalSource Partners.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 1, 2022

One of my favorite teaching lessons in economics is the division of labor. It’s one of those ideas that reminds me of my late father’s dual roles, that of both professor of economics and part-time professional magician. The quote describes a group of humans acting as if they are specialized machines. .

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 4, 2023

manufacturing sector, by the measures of employment and service prices, has been in a recession for nearly 12 months. What's driving many of the economic conditions today are higher interest rates resulting from the Fed's efforts to fight inflation. And even though U.S.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 3, 2024

The sentiment is especially poignant when it comes to economic forecasting, as it's nearly impossible to get an accurate picture of the current state of the economy at any given moment. While the manufacturing sector (which makes up 'only' 8% of the U.S.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

lakh crore in the next fiscal will percolate down to the real engines of our economic growth — the MSMEs. It will help in percolating the benefits to the real engines of our economic growth – the micro small and medium enterprises. Stepping up capex to Rs7.5 By Vidit Aatrey.

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Global Finance

MARCH 6, 2025

Led by Latvian President Edgars Rinkvis and Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis, the eight-day event included investor briefings in Houston, San Francisco, and Denver. According to one analysis, published last June, Rail Baltica is projecting regional economic benefits, both direct and indirect, of 48 billion. Inflation (2024): 1.4%

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 6, 2023

The December ISM surveys suggest a contraction in the services and manufacturing sectors, a very ominous sign should the results persist in the coming months. . The report states, “Employment contracted due to a combination of decreased hiring due to economic uncertainty and an inability to backfill open positions.”. points to 54.7 (see

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The softer expansion is consistent with the ISM manufacturing-sector survey results (see top of first chart). Manufacturing new orders also ticked down in January and have weakened noticeably since March 2021 (see bottom of first chart). The manufacturing employment index posted a 0.6-point percent from 62.1 percent in December.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 29, 2024

By industry, manufacturing accounts for the largest share at 27%, followed by the service industry at 15.7% According to the MHLW, foreign workers by visa status in Japan shows 595,904 workers on visas related to professional or technical fields (24.2% increase), 412,501 technical internship trainees (20.2%

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CFO News

MARCH 20, 2025

Sectors like retail, IT, and pharma lead volume growth, while energy and manufacturing sectors contribute significantly to deal value. Mergers and acquisitions in India are thriving with robust domestic demand and increased private equity investments.

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CFO News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

China’s dominance in global exports, particularly concerning capital-intensive products, presents a significant challenge for India in establishing a manufacturing ecosystem says a report.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said his ministry is in talks with the finance ministry to allow firms in the special economic zones (SEZs) to sell goods in the domestic market by paying just an “equalisation levy”. Currently, there are over 250 special economic zones and 1,000s of industrial parks in India. “We

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Global Finance

MARCH 4, 2025

As global trade fractures in 2025, companies face rising tariffs, supply chain turmoil, and shifting economic dynamics. Geopolitical pressures are reshaping global economic and financial activity leading to what is commonly called a fractured global economy.

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CFO News

DECEMBER 21, 2024

The program will also promote sustainable economic growth and job creation. This funding, part of the Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) program, will support policy reforms aimed at enhancing efficiency, attracting private investment, and improving supply chain resilience.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 30, 2024

It was established in 2005 with an overarching objective to create long-term value, as well as two other objectives in support of Qatar’s wealth: providing liquidity when needed to stabilize the local economy and supporting local economic development. QIA was part of a $300m investment round for Xpeng electric vehicle manufacturer.

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CFO News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

RBI Deputy Governor Michael Patra addressed India’s journey towards becoming a global manufacturing powerhouse, the role of its workforce, and the broader economic implications. "The

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Future CFO

JANUARY 9, 2024

The Asia Pacific economic outlook is expected to remain bright in 2024 after a rapid expansion in 2023, said Rajiv Biswas, Asia Pacific Chief Economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence recently. Asia Pacific economic outlook: Medium-term According to Biswas, the region’s medium-term outlook is as follows.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The report notes that respondents suggest, “There are still challenges in hiring qualified workers, and due to uncertainty regarding economic conditions, some companies are holding off on backfilling open positions.”. The result for the services sector diverged sharply from the manufacturing sector in October (see top of second chart).

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The first is the proposal to replace the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act enacted in 2005 with a piece of new legislation, which will enable the states to become partners in ‘Development of Enterprise and Service Hubs’. Previous Budgets had proposed several initiatives to dovetail trade policy with the manufacturing policy.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The result for the services sector has diverged sharply from the manufacturing sector in the last two months (see top of second chart). Robert Hughes joined AIER in 2013 following more than 25 years in economic and financial markets research on Wall Street. Sixteen industries reported paying higher prices for inputs in November.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Within the 37,000 addition in goods-producing industries, construction added 20,000, durable-goods manufacturing rose by 11,000, nondurable-goods manufacturing expanded by 3,000, and mining and logging industries added 3,000 (see second chart). Caution is warranted. Robert Hughes.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Budget 2022’s announcements on manufacturing, sustainability, electronics, digital currency, innovation and startups with technology as the cornerstone are expected to give a fillip to the tech industry.

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