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Cold War Two and Sustainability: How Geopolitical Risks Are Rewarding Efficiency
Article from MHI Solutions Magazine ENERGY PRICES ARE significantly exposed to Cold War Two risks. The key takeaway for manufacturing and supply chain professionals is that the companies that insulated themselves by reducing their reliance on hydrocarbons ahead of the conflict […]
The Economic, Material Handling and Manufacturing Outlooks in a High‑Risk Environment
Article from MHI Solutions Magazine THE U.S. AND global economic outlooks have darkened following the onset of the war between the United States and Iran and the accompanying rise in oil prices. Geopolitics and Cold War Two tensions remain the biggest […]
Challenges for the Economy and Material Handling in 2017, With Picture Brightening in 2018
By Jason Schenker, CFP®, ERP®, CVA®, Prestige Economics, LLC Slow global growth, Brexit fallout, oil and gas credit risks and U.S. election fallout continue to present risks for the year ahead. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported global growth at […]
2016 Outlook: Challenges Ahead for U.S. Manufacturing, Material Handling and Growth
The outlook for U.S. economic growth in 2016 and 2017 softened in the second half of 2015, as forward-looking manufacturing and material handling data reflected a significant slowdown in activity. While U.S. manufacturing has weakened, the U.S. service sector has […]
Initial 2016 Outlook: U.S. Growth to Continue as Global Growth Improves
By Jason Schenker, Prestige Economics, LLC for MHI Solutions The economic climate for the balance of 2015 and 2016 is likely to be characterized by solid U.S. economic growth, an improving global economy, modestly rising commodity prices and continued foreign […]
Mid-year Outlook: U.S. Growth Continues to be Modestly Positive, as Global Growth Improves
By Jason Schenker, Prestige Economics, LLC The second half of 2015 is likely to be characterized by a solid U.S. economy, an improving global economy, modestly increasing commodity prices and continued foreign exchange rate volatility. Despite the deceleration in U.S. […]