Category: Service Industries
Africa Service Industries
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Burundi
... y/y in Q1, fuelled by heightened geopolitical tensions. Arabica coffee prices rose by 88.4% y/y over the same period due to adverse weather conditions in key producing regions. Key risks to our real GDP outlook ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Benin
... confidence is increasing, as evidenced by Benin's successful $500m Eurobond sale in January 2025. Meanwhile, price pressures remain moderate, and fiscal consolidation efforts are yielding positive results. That said, challenges persist, including climate risks, regional ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Comoros
... consumption. We have raised our forecast for average real GDP growth between 2026 and 2030 by 0.6 ppt to 3.8% p.a. in line with the IMF. Downside risks include the island nation's ongoing inflationary pressures ... Read More
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Residential Real Estate Market, By Property Type (Apartments/Flats, Independent Houses/Villas, Condominiums, and Townhouses/Row Houses), By Price Range (Affordable Housing, Mid-Range Housing, and Luxury Housing), By Location (Urban Areas, Suburban Areas, and Rural Areas) By Geography (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa)
... incentives for affordable housing and sustainable construction are playing a crucial role in market expansion. Despite favorable trends, challenges such as fluctuating interest rates, economic uncertainties, and regulatory complexities continue to impact market dynamics. Market ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Africa - Libya
... relatively flat over the next three years, leaving the government with limited growth prospects for oil-related revenues. However, the country has attracted interest from global oil operators who are keen to invest in hydrocarbon exploration. Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Mozambique
... hundreds of deaths and a sharp contraction in GDP in Q4. Recent talks between the new government and the main presidential rival to ease post-election tensions suggest that business conditions could soon return to normal. ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Eswatini
... (Sacu) receipts in the upcoming FY is expected to be offset by rising tax revenues. A partial drawdown of E1.0bn from the Sacu Revenue Stabilisation Fund will further support fiscal revenues. The substantial shift in ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Togo
... activity, and infrastructure investment. Sustaining this momentum will require economic diversification and investment in productivity-enhancing sectors. Structural weaknesses also persist, especially regarding fiscal management. Ultimately, we predict growth to slow to 5.5% this year – ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Burkina Faso
... 3.5% in 2024 and 3.0% in 2023. Our projection is below the IMF’s 4.3% forecast, as we believe the country's security situation will constrain stronger growth. Violence has spread across most regions and intensified along ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Chad
... projection of 3.5%. That said, we still anticipate a slowdown in Chad's economic growth this year due to lower oil prices. Domestic security issues undermine structural reform momentum and weigh on medium-term economic growth prospects. Read More
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Tunisia Insurance Industry: Key Trends and Opportunities to 2029
... a detailed outlook by product category for Tunisia's insurance industry. It provides values for key performance indicators such as gross written premium, penetration, premium accepted and ceded, profitability ratios, and premium by line of business, ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Senegal
... suggests. This revelation halted IMF payouts under the current arrangement and soured global sentiment towards the West African nation. Even so, the country’s economic potential is promising, especially in the fledgling hydrocarbon sector. We currently ... Read More
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Who's Who in South Africa 2025
... comprehensive, accurate, up-to-date & impartial information on the most prominent on thousands of the most significant individuals. This superb reference work records the lives & achievements of men & women's from every profession & activity. Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Central African Republic
... IMF. Against this backdrop, we forecast real GDP growth of 1.4% in 2025. Downside risks to our economic outlook include a deterioration in the security situation, unfavourable weather conditions, and uncertainty surrounding the 2025 elections. Read More
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Economy of Morocco 2025
... social inclusion and housing and is in the process of acquiring a significant industrial sector. Morocco boasts Africa's first high speed train line with plans for future expansion. There are vast shale oil deposits but ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Africa - Tunisia
... the legislation governing the bank. These changes will come at a cost, with the possibility of increased inflationary pressures and lower FX reserves. In the same month, Mr Saïed replaced Finance Minister Sihem Boughdiri with ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Equatorial Guinea
... January last year. At these levels, oil production was down 5.4% during the first 10 months of 2024 compared with the same period in 2023. We expect oil production to decline by 6.5% this year, ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Gambia
... remittances remain robust. The central bank’s Composite Index of Economic Activity pointed to an economic expansion of around 6% in January 2025. As a result, we have raised our real GDP growth forecast for 2025 ... Read More
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Uganda Insurance Industry: Key Trends and Opportunities to 2029
... a detailed outlook by product category for Uganda's insurance industry. It provides values for key performance indicators such as gross written premium, penetration, premium accepted and ceded, profitability ratios, and premium by line of business, ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Kenya
... government spending was initially trimmed by 2.8% to KSh3.88trn in July's supplementary budget to align with revised revenue expectations and the IMF’s fiscal consolidation targets. However, last month’s Budget Policy Statement (BPS) partially reversed the ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Africa
... to the rainy season, water levels are rising, strengthening prospects for improved hydropower generation, a favourable agricultural season, and a reversal of drought-related cost adjustments. In January, the energy regulator opted to extend the emergency ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Africa - Egypt
... Arab nations presented a reconstruction plan for the Gaza Strip. The plan is a positive first step, even though critical questions remain. The most important of these are who will fund the reconstruction, and who ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Ghana
... in January for first-quarter government spending. In February, an IMF delegation visited Ghana to discuss this year's budget and evaluate the new administration’s commitment to the current Extended Credit Facility. The fourth programme review is ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Mali
... in exports dragged on growth. We forecast real GDP growth to slow over the next two years, reaching 4.4% in 2025 and 3.8% in 2026. Malian gold production tumbled to 51.0 tonnes in 2024 from ... Read More
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Luggage Market, By Product Type (Travel Bags, Trolley & Duffle Bags, Lifestyle Bags, Backpack, Garment Bags, Business Cases, Briefcases, Attache Cases, Business Backpacks, Others), By Distribution Channel (Wholesale & Specialty Stores, Hypermarkets, Supermarkets, Online Stores, and Others), By Price range (Mid Range, Low Range, and Premium Range), By Category (Soft-side and Hard-side), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa)
... increasing disposable incomes, and growing tourism and travel industry are some of the key factors boosting demand for luggage worldwide. Moreover, innovations in material and design focused on creating lightweight yet durable bags have augmented ... Read More
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