OUR PERSPECTIVES - ARCHIVES
Macron's Ambitions Sowed the Seeds of Discord within the Renault-Nissan Alliance
2015 became a pivotal year for the Renault-Nissan alliance with the clash between the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Renault and Nissan, Carlos Ghosn, and the former French Economy Minister, Emmanuel Macron, over the rebalancing of the alliance.
Formulating Relevant Strategies in a Volatile World
Increasingly, corporate leaders are facing a more and more volatile environment. The geopolitical, technological and business environments are changing so fast that strategies implemented today may be irrelevant tomorrow.
Will there be "Fire & Fury" over the Korean peninsula?
Since the American President Donald Trump came in power last year, there has been a war of words between him and the North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un. Last August, Trump has even threatened to unleash 'fire and fury' over North Korea.
Trade wars between America and its major trade partners in 2018
The United States (US) was a founding member of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) that was enacted on January 1st 1948. Since then, the US has been advocating trade liberalisation.
Top Geopolitical Risks for 2018
It took about a decade for the world economy to recover from the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) in 2008. And according to both the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, the global economic growth in 2017 was more broad-based with both developed and developing economies growing.
Views on Brexit
Including Trade Disruptions Caused by Brexit, Global Supply Chain and Automotive Manufacturing Disrupted by Brexit, Brexit and Financial Risks.
Aviation
Including Aviation Worldwide Outlook, Asia Overview - Aviation, Singapore Airshow 2018 Highlights, Dealmaking - Dubai Airshow 2017, Aviation as a Catalyst for Growth in Africa and more.
Views on Africa
The expanding breadth and depth of African economic activities over the past years has ushered in a growth era, with the continent forecasted by World Bank to accelerate further to an annual average rate of 4.4 percent in 2026–27.
EU more united than ever with Brexit
(Archives) In 2017, the impact of UK initiating its exit from the EU started to be felt, particularly within the UK economy. However, Brexit will indeed have a major political, economic and social impact in the UK, Europe and the world in the years to come.
The rise of nationalism & populism in Europe
(Archives) The wave of populism and nationalism swept through the world over the past few years. Within Europe, the rise of the Eurosceptics has divided the EU. The Brexit referendum as well as the rise of populism within many European countries endangered the unity of the EU.
Commodities Markets
Including Precious Metals, Crude Oil, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), Coal, Base Metals, Agriculture Grains, Cocoa, Coffee, Tea, Sugar, Palm Oil and Rubber.
Precious Metals
The worldwide macroeconomic and geopolitical influences will continue to affect gold and the wider precious metals in 2018. Gold continues to be an appealing tool to hedge against likely market volatility and geopolitical risks.
Crude Oil
The international energy landscape is evolving. The growing demand of electric cars has a vital impact on future oil demand. However, global oil demand is expected to continue growing in the short to medium term, induced by increasing prosperity in fast-growing developing economies.
United States Trade Charts
U.S. Global Trade Chart (for Imports, Exports & Trade Balance); Trade Chart by Region - including NAFTA, Asia, EU, Africa, Latin America; Negative & Positive Trade Balance Figures; Top 15 Trade Deficit Partners Charts
America vs. World
Trump's Trade War with the World;Trade War Timeline; Trade wars between the United States and its major trade partners in 2018 ?
World Monitor 2018
Will there be 'Fire and Fury' over the Korean peninsula? ; Trade Charts of United States; Trade wars between America and its major trade partners in 2018? ; Top Geopolitical Risks; Formulating relevant strategies in a volatile world
