Consumer confidence toward the overall economy and technology spending dropped in August, according to the latest data released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®.
Consumer confidence toward the overall economy and technology spending dropped in August, according to the latest data released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®.
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Mexico declined 0.8 percent in June to 101.2 (2010 = 100), following a 0.6 percent decline in May, and no change in April.
North America PVC films market is expected to reach USD 2.99 billion by 2022, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The regional polyvinyl chloride films market is characterized by increasing regulatory & legislative intervention particularly in the U.S. and Canada for food packaging applications. Favorable regulatory environment in Mexico compared to the U.S. & Canada is expected to develop the regional industry over the forecast period.
Index Points to Moderate Strength in the Economy Through 2015
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Mexico was unchanged in April, remaining at 102.5 (2010 = 100), following a 1.3 percent increase in March, and a 0.3 percent decline in February.
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. increased 0.7 percent in April to 122.3 (2010 = 100), following a 0.4 percent increase in March, and a 0.2 percent decline in February.
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Mexico declined was unchanged in February at 101.2 (2010 = 100), following a 1.4 percent decrease in January, and a 3.4 percent decrease in December.
"As Vice-Chairman of the President's Export Council, I welcome news that the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 has been introduced in Congress.
- 95% expect to complete more deals than in the prior year
- Larger US companies focused on deals above $250M
- 92% focused on cross-border M&A in the next 12 months
The Conference Board and PwC Measure of CEO Confidence™, which had improved slightly in the fourth quarter of 2014, declined in the first quarter of 2015. The Measure now reads 57, down from 60 in the fourth quarter (a reading of more than 50 points reflects more positive than negative responses).
U.S. manufacturers plan to hire skilled workers and invest in businesses, while overseas expansion declines, reflecting elevated concern regarding the strong dollar and increased foreign competition, according to PwC's Q1 2015 Manufacturing Barometer
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