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Oct 4, 2024 | 
finance.yahoo.com | Glenn Barklie
Impact of the Ukraine-Russia Conflict on Global TradeIn 2020, many economies around the world contracted due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and a large number of macroeconomic factors showed sharp declines. Indeed, global exports fell by about 7%, according to UN Comtrade data. Ukraine’s exports were only moderately affected, falling by 1.6%. This was a potential sign of strong inelastic demand for its goods.
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Jul 22, 2024 | 
finance.yahoo.com | Glenn Barklie
Multinational Companies at Risk Amid Ukraine-Russia ConflictGlobalData’s Multinational Companies Database contains subsidiary information on 6,186 of the world's leading multinational companies (MNCs). Just over 300 MNCs have at least one subsidiary in Ukraine, and about one-quarter (27%) of them are US-headquartered. More than half (57%) are based in western Europe. The table below shows the MNCs most exposed to the Russian invasion. For context, MNC exposure in Ukraine is relatively small.
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Jun 17, 2024 | 
finance.yahoo.com | Glenn Barklie
Countries with the Highest Levels of InflationInflation rates are soaring throughout the world. Many economies are experiencing double or triple digit rises in prices. Key findings:Inflation is soaring across most of the world’s economies. Real risk of many countries entering an economic recession. The war in Ukraine has caused spikes in food and fuel prices. Argentina and Turkey are experiencing the highest inflation in the G20. Argentina’s persistent inflation problems are getting worse.
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May 8, 2024 | 
investmentmonitor.ai | Glenn Barklie
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May 7, 2024 | 
investmentmonitor.ai | Glenn Barklie
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Mar 25, 2024 | 
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Mar 20, 2024 | 
worldconstructionnetwork.com | Glenn Barklie
Delaware ranks as the US’s most competitive region regarding inward investment attraction. Its score of 3.38 places it ahead of South Carolina (2.64) and Kentucky (2.33). Delaware’s score means that it is attracting more than three-times its fair share of national greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) projects given the size of its economy. Delaware is one of the smallest US states, ranking 45th out of 50 in terms of population.
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Mar 20, 2024 | 
electronicpaymentsinternational.com | Glenn Barklie
According to GlobalData’s greenfield FDI projects database, the number of greenfield FDI projects is expected to be 25% lower in 2023 compared with 2022. In 2024, GlobalData expects investment levels to at least stabilise, however, there is also cautious optimism for a more positive outlook.
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Dec 18, 2023 | 
investmentmonitor.ai | Glenn Barklie
According to GlobalData’s greenfield FDI projects database, the number of greenfield FDI projects is expected to be 25% lower in 2023 compared with 2022. In 2024, GlobalData expects investment levels to at least stabilise, however, there is also cautious optimism for a more positive outlook.
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Dec 13, 2023 | 
investmentmonitor.ai | Sorin-Andrei Dojan |Glenn Barklie
Rooftop view of Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s capital. Credits: Neil Bussey/Shutterstock. Cambodia is expected to lead in foreign direct investments (FDI) in 2024, according to the FDI Standouts Watchlist 2024. The list, put together by fDi Intelligence, looks at the macroeconomic and FDI prospects of the world’s top 50 direct investment destinations. Six Asian countries feature among the top ten countries with the strongest FDI momentum for 2024, with Cambodia leading the way.
