BRIC Spotlight Report

The BRIC Spotlight Reports are industry and sector-specific reviews that provide insightful analysis of the four developing countries that are expected to move the global economy forward in the future. Our analysts sift through data and mine information that will help you understand changes in the dynamic economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China.

Telecommunications Sector in India: Surviving the Scandals and Consolidating Past Gains for Future Growth	Brazil Banking: Retail Segment Driving Growth	Brazil Housing Sector: No sign of the carnival ending
Banking Sector in India: Counting on Credit Growth	Consumer goods sector in Russia: Winds of change	Iron & Steel Industry in Brazil: In a Sweet Spot

Emerging Market Reports

Banking Sector in Poland: Emerging Stronger from the Crisis	Retail in South Africa: Making an Impression	South Korea & Taiwan Electronics: Race to the Top
The Chaebols in South Korea: Spearheading Economic Growth

Emerging Markets Series

Brazil, August 2011	China, June 2011	India, April 2011
Russia, February 2011	Brazil, November 2010

Recent Stories

Postcards:

Belgium: Raising a toast amid the gloom

Belgium, a microcosm of Europe, has been hit badly the debt crisis in the region. As the country embarks on a series of tough austerity measures to steer it to safer shores, its thriving beer-making industry could give it a reason or two to cheer about.
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Global Players:

Meg Whitman

The burden of expectations on Meg Whitman’s shoulders is heavy. Not only do the HP board and employees expect her to end the string of executive failures, but they also look to Whitman to provide the leadership that is key to the company’s turnaround strategy.

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Emerging Leaders:

Abdelilah Benkirane

The Arab Spring uprising, which rocked countries such as Egypt and Tunisia did have a positive effect on Morocco’s political establishment, and without spilling even a drop of blood. The face that symbolizes this refreshing change is that of Abdelilah Benkirane, the newly-elected prime minister of Morocco.

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Global Overview:

Global outlook turns more optimistic

Concerns over a significant global downturn have faded further as economic data trends from the last days of 2011 and the early days of the current year remain healthy. Global manufacturing activity expanded again in January, helped by output growth in the U.S., China, Japan, India, and Australia.
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Country Profile:

Sweden
Sweden's export-dependent economy was badly shaken by the financial crisis. However, the largest economy in the Scandinavian region staged a comeback in 2010, helped by strong public spending and a pick-up in external demand.
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