A cocktail of risks threatens Europe’s growth: the war in Ukraine, the energy crisis, the tightening of interest rates, and high inflation. Despite these challenges, there is cautious optimism for 2023. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
China has loosened its COVID-19 policies, including rules covering quarantine, people’s movements, lockdowns, and testing. Is China back? Signs look positive for the Year of the Rabbit. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
Business conditions in India continued improving in December with a 57.8 manufacturing PMI. Overall, the 2022 manufacturing PMI averaged around 53.7, and the services PMI grew to 56.4 in November. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
This week, we focus on Europe – but with a sentimental overtone. After 17 years as AMT’s man in Europe, Hubert Sawicki will retire at the end of 2022. The following is a reminiscent overview of that period, as well as a link to his personal farewell.
With no immediate end in sight for China's costly zero-COVID policy, and a dropping manufacturing PMI, the world's fastest-growing economy has found itself in a challenging scenario. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
India's manufacturing and services PMI numbers remain strong as employment activity rose to a 33-month high. Big investments in defense, renewable energy, semiconductors, and automotive continue. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
The war in Ukraine continues to impact global markets. EU countries closely coordinate actions to tackle rising prices and supply scarcity. Could this produce economic momentum for Central and Eastern Europe? For more updates and other tidbits, read on.
China’s manufacturing PMI reached 50.1 in September, and foreign and domestic investments are high, particularly in automotive – signs the country is recovering from COVID and its recent energy shortage. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
India maintains its strong manufacturing PMI despite global headwinds and recession risks. Machine tools, heavy electrical equipment, building supplies, and green investments continue showing promise. For more industry intel and other tidbits, read on.
Europe’s automotive sector has long been the main industrial contributor to European prosperity. Despite recent setbacks, the continent's electrification is moving full steam ahead with major investments and strategies. For more industry intel, read on.