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We are forecasting Mexico's commercial real estate industry to show a consistent, yet unremarkable performance over 2014, with rental rates across all sub-sectors expected to remain flat as the standoff between the market's long-term potential and macroeconomic headwinds continues. The country has one of the most stable growth outlooks in the region, and an operating environment which is seeing tangible improvements and rising longer-term prospects. Nevertheless, the poor financial condition of many of the country's residential developers is a threat. As such, we are forecasting growth to remain flat in the sector in 2014, with the only obvious signs of growth coming in both the office and retail real estate sectors in Tijuana.

Self-service cafeterias established by non-grocery retail chains maintained the strongest positions in self-service cafeterias during 2012. Czech consumers remained cautious about their spending on consumer foodservice and self-service cafeterias remained a good option as these outlets offer a wide range of breakfast, lunch and dinner menus at reasonable prices.

The Emerging 5 Life Insurance industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value 2008-12, and forecast to 2017). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading companies including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Canadean's, "Hot Tea Market in Latin America to 2019: Market Guide" provides a snapshot of the Hot Tea consumption in Latin America. The quantitative data in the report provides historic and forecast consumption data of the market by country, giving a simple overview of the Hot Tea market trends in the region in an easy to use format.

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Spinning of Textile Fibres; Weaving of Textiles market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

The healthy economic rebound seen in Latvia for a second straight year in 2013 resulted in purchases of more-expensive surface care solutions. Enabled by higher disposable incomes, Latvian consumers again became more selective about the home products they purchased. As a result, the demand for single-purpose surface care products increased significantly compared to the years of the economic crisis when general and multi-purpose solutions were preferred in order to economise. Increased purchases...

Unlike other home care categories, sales of home insecticides are affected as much by weather conditions as by movements in purchasing power. The summer of 2013 registered temperatures higher than either 2011 or 2012 which had been particularly mild. Unlike other hot summers, 2013 registered a relatively small number of wildfires which allowed for the insect population to expand and pushed demand for home insecticides upwards. Current value sales in the category increased by 15%.

Given China's recent declaration of an Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) in the East China Sea and increased territorial assertiveness in the South China Sea, Vietnam is increasingly finding itself squeezed between the US and China.

Packaged food market in France still posted positive value growth in 2013, but it was nonetheless a weaker performance compared to 2011 and 2012. Positive value growth in 2013 was mainly attributed to rising unit prices more than volume growth. Continued economic gloom, combined with weak consumer confidence, continued to pose obstacles to the demand for several categories, ranging from ready meals to yoghurt and sour milk drinks. A number of categories managed to post a healthy performance -...

Germany's metals sector will continue to feel the squeeze as output prices remain low and costs stay stubbornly high. We forecast subdued growth in consumption of key metals such as steel, copper and aluminium, chiefly due to a muted outlook for economic activity in the country. Key metal consuming sectors such as autos and construction will remain weak. For autos production, we do not foresee a return to growth until 2018 at the earliest.

MarketLines' The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments report includes business description, detailed reports on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestments, capital raisings, venture capital investments, ownership and partnership transactions undertaken by The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. since January 2007. These reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

The Belarusian authorities strictly control how state funds are spent. All state purchases are based on tenders, with the final purchasing choice usually being based on the lowest price. State financed organisations or companies which belong to the state have to compete for orders via tenders. Indeed, the majority of hospitals, schools, canteens, boarding houses and other establishments typically purchase AFH goods via tenders. These tenders are usually won by domestic manufacturers with their...

GlobalData's new report, "Brazil Nuclear Imaging Equipment Market Outlook to 2020", provides key market data on the Brazil Nuclear Imaging Equipment market. The report provides value, in millions of US dollars, and volume (in units) and average price data (in US dollars), within market categories - Positron Emission Tomography Systems (PET Systems and PET/CT Systems) and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography Systems (SPECT Systems and SPECT/CT Systems).

Global Utilities industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2008-12, and forecast to 2017). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.

Review of Calcium fortification ingredients typically used in fortification of Foods and Beverages. Specific focus on Calcium types and ingredient industry key players. The need and relevance for various consumer age groups as well as demographic differences in relation to bone health. The report investigates the use of calcium fortifiers in Non-Dairy Alternatives and Soft Drinks as well as the challenges of formulating products for this segment. Furthermore the intake recommendations and discussion on approved health claims and labeling issues are presented..

Premiumisation and value-added products were the principle strategies spurring growth in 2013. Manufacturers turned to new usages, scents and formats and even new products in a bid to maintain healthy levels of growth. Consumers are also increasingly interested in warding off colds and other ailments and so wet wipes, which enjoy a particularly good level of acceptance among the Chilean population, have grown strongly.

Air care witnessed further levels of innovation in 2013, which developed with convenience and indulgence as the main features of most launches. Easier to open "new look" packaging, smell testers, more convenient spray systems and innovative solutions, such as sticks, automatic battery-powered alternatives and alternating dual devices were the most striking trends in the category. As in other home care categories, manufacturers continued focusing on value-added features, such as extra devices,...

Our continued scepticism towards the Central Asian telecoms markets continues to play out, with ongoing political risks obscuring the large potential for growth in the region. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are carrying out investigations into the investment activities of TeliaSonera and VimpelCom in Uzbekistan. This follows the Uzbek government's removal of MTS from the market amid claims of bribery and corruption. After a number of failed attempts to sell the MTS assets, the equipment was awarded to the state-owned operator Uzmobile, which has been licensed to build a GSM network to complement its existing CDMA infrastructure. TeliaSonera and VimpelCom are therefore at risk of being unceremoniously removed from Uzbekistan and other markets in Central Asia, with harsh penalties to be expected from the SEC if found to have committed acts of bribery. At the market level, the large instances of prepaid accounts does not bode well for potential investors seeking high returns, as customer migration to higher-value 3G/4G services and postpaid accounts remain a distinct challenge.

GlobalData's "Power Monthly Deal Analysis - February 2014: M&A and Investment Trends" report is an essential source of data and trend analysis on the mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and financings in the power industry. The report provides detailed information on M&As, equity/debt offerings, private equity, venture financing and partnership transactions registered in the power industry in February 2014. The report portrays detailed comparative data on the number of deals and their value in the last six months, subdivided by deal types, segments and geographies. Additionally, the report provides information on the top financial advisory firms in the power industry.

We have revised up our 2013 real GDP growth estimate for Argentina from 3.2% to 4.9%, as base effects saw stronger economic activity than we initially anticipated, but we maintain our view for a slowdown in 2014. The January 23 currency devaluation and subsequent collapse in consumer sentiment underpin our view that real growth this year will slow to 2.2%, with risks to the downside.

Russia's two bellwethers, the port of St Petersburg, Russia's main box facility, and the port of Novorossiysk, one of the country's largest ports in terms of total throughout, are set to hold their respective positions in Russia's maritime sector in 2014, with freight volumes forecast to increase. Although we expect Russia's consumer story to remain attractive over the next few years, helping container throughput growth at the country's ports, economic growth will be modest in 2014 and 2015 as the main driver of growth over the past decade - household consumption - continues to weaken.

All good things come to an end. But getting rid of a pre-loved car can still be a source of happiness, even at the point of disposing it.

MarketLines' PGG Wrightson Limited Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments report includes business description, detailed reports on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestments, capital raisings, venture capital investments, ownership and partnership transactions undertaken by PGG Wrightson Limited since January 2007. These reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.

Pet care is expected to post healthy current value sales growth in 2013, driven by the good performance of cat and dog food. Mexicans' increasing perception of the benefits of feeding their pets with packaged food instead of just scraps is influencing the development of the industry.

MarketLines' Toyota Motor Corporation Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Partnerships & Alliances and Investments report includes business description, detailed reports on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), divestments, capital raisings, venture capital investments, ownership and partnership transactions undertaken by Toyota Motor Corporation since January 2007. These reports offer a comprehensive breakdown of the organic and inorganic growth activity undertaken by an organization to sustain its competitive advantage.