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European developed markets are also near the top of the list, and Europe again accounts for more Index spots than any other region....

We do believe it is possible to trace out the broad shape of economic power shifts over this period....

Nearly half way through the year, IMF has raised its projections to 3.5% global GDP growth in 2017 and 3.6% growth in 2018, slightly higher than its outlook going into 2017. Several factors support this view...

After falling to below 30 $ a barrel — lows not seen for over a decade — in January last year, oil prices have been back on the rise, almost doubling to around $52 a barrel by December....

Dramatic demographic shifts are transforming the world’s consumer landscape. Just three groups of consumers are set to generate half of global urban consumption growth from 2015 to 2030....

Global investment is seeing a modest recovery, with projections for 2017 cautiously optimistic. Higher economic growth expectations across major regions, a resumption of growth in trade and a recovery...

In 2016, global FDI flows decreased by 2 per cent to $1.75 trillion, showing that the road to full FDI recovery remains bumpy. Intracompany loans recorded a sizable drop; equity investments were boosted by...

The world’s Top 10 luxury goods companies are the same since 2014, with little acquisition activity by the leading companies during the year. The major M&A event — the €50 billion merger of Italy’s Luxottica...

​The economic environment for luxury brands continues to be challenging, with slow growth in major developed economies, high levels of debt in emerging markets, deflation or low inflation in rich countries...

Show organizers just announced that the 2018 edition of the Baselworld Watch & Jewellery Show will have between 600 and 700 exhibitors, down from 1,300 this year....

Take a look at our selection of most interesting International Children and Maternity Trade Shows over the first part of 2018. We hope you might find something interesting....

This list of gem and jewelry events is nowhere near comprehensive and only represents a fraction of the top jewelry fairs held around the world, but of cause there are many other important industry events held...

London Boat Show (London, UK, 10−14 January) will be packed with global, national and boutique brands, first looks, loads of retailers and even unique opportunities to get on the water indoors....

COSMOBEAUTY (Barcelona, Spain, 20−22 January) in 2017 was the meeting point of the most prominent brands and the best professionals of the sector: more than 50 000 visitors, more than 1 100 brands...

ISPO (Munich, Germany, 28−31 January) more than 2,700 exhibitors will be presenting their latest sports products from segments such as Snowsports, Outdoor, Health & Fitness, Urban and Teamsports...

Take a look at our selection of Bridal Fashion Shows Worldwide over the next six months. We hope you might find something interesting for you....

CURVE (Las Vegas, USA, 12−14 February) is organized in partnership with PROJECT WOMENS, the leading contemporary women’s Ready-to-Wear tradeshow on the West Coast with over 350 exhibiting...

The United States is one of the leading countries in the fashion design industry, along with France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Germany and Japan. Apart from professional business attire, American fashion is...

Outlooks for next year from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS, -0.61%) and Barclays Plc (BCS, -0.32%) predict global growth will reach 4%, with G7 economies expected to beat projections for the first time since 2010...

For most of 2017, the M&A picture was mixed: In the US, buyers continued acting on historically low borrowing costs and a strengthening economy. Parts of Europe and Asia drove inbound and outbound investment...

Global mergers and acqusitions (M&As) are expected to hit a record $3.2 trillion in 2018 after hitting $2.6 trillion in 2017...

The global travel industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world. In 2017 $1,700 billion was spent in reservations. Without doubt this growth is fostered through the coming together of industry...

​The healthcare industry is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing industries. Every year, hundreds of trade shows and conventions are held across the globe, gathering thousands of healthcare companies...

Consumer behavior is consistently changing, which leads to structural changes in trade and commerce presenting consistently new challenges to the industry....

Trade shows for machinery and plant are at the top of the list in international expo portfolios. In all industrial branches, production and processing is based upon automated systems and equipment, and the glob...

International wine trade shows are invaluable platforms for wine brand owners to develop their contact base and build brand recognition....

The value of announced merger and acquisition (M&A) deals involving Indian companies more than doubled to reach $129.4 billion in 2018, according to data compiled by Thomson Reuters....

59% of companies worldwide plan deals in the next year fueled by portfolio reshaping...

The pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has disrupted social and economic activity globally, altering and, in some cases, preventing the operation of existing businesses and affecting the way...