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The new lubricant trade in ASEAN - A promising new era
Global lubricant markets have seen a dramatic rebound since the global economic recession of 2008–2009. At that time, global demand dipped to its lowest point since the latter half of the 20th century, but has since surpassed its previous high mark set in 2007. One of the key drivers of this rebound can be attributed to Asia, where the developing economies of emerging markets are fueling the rising demand for lubricants.
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Brazil Pulse - The Disapproval For Acting President Michel Temer Grows - July 2016
Temer's administration is regarded as bad or very bad for 48% of the population - worsening 5% vis-à-vis the month of June. Other evaluation indicators show significant deterioration.
As Dilma’s trial by the Senate approaches, the disapproval for acting President Michel Temer grows. Dilma’s approval grows for the fourth consecutive month.
Consumer confidence index drops 2 points, putting an end to three months of gradual increase. It is the first drop of the index for Temer’s administration. There is a growing sense of concern about the Brazilian future. -
The Economic Pulse of the World - July 2016
Last month Great Britain voted in a national referendum to leave the European Union. While the true impact of “Brexit” is not yet known, the global economic assessment average is up two points this month, with four in 10 (40%) global citizens rating their national economies as “good”. Except for Great Britain (37%, -11 pts.), most of the European countries are in the positive territory this month, most notably Sweden (74%, +9 pts.), Poland (38%, +7 pts.) and Belgium (33%, +6 pts.).
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Brazil Pulse - Michel Temer’s Administration Is Evaluated As Bad - June 2016
Temer’s administration is evaluated as bad/very bad by 43% of the population. Currently there are still doubts regarding the efficiency of his Government for these first months.
Michel Temer sees his disapproval gradually increase in classes C, D and E, while his approval grows in classes AB. Economic and social agendas are decisive in this scenario.
Consumer Confidence Index grows 4 points and seems to confirm gradual growing tendency. Classes AB and the Southeast region presented higher growth during the month of June. -
The Economic Pulse of the World - June 2016
After posting gains for three months in a row, the national economic assessment average is down one point this month, with 38% of global citizens rating their national economic situation as “good”.
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Brazil Pulse - Is the Temporary Suspension of Dilma Rousseff an Opportunity for Temer? - May 2016
With the temporary suspension of Dilma Rousseff, there is a tendency with a positive trend regarding the country’s direction and the government seems to be moving on. Is it an opportunity for Temer?
The Consumer Confidence Index grows 2 points and points to a gradual rising tendency - inflation and unemployment will be the key pillars to confirm this trend.
In a scenario in which 70% of the public opinion is in favor of new elections and with no impacting messages regarding its first actions, Michel Temer's disapproval index rose again after two consecutive drops. -
The Economic Pulse of the World - May 2016
Global Economic Pulse Welcomes Malta This Month. The average global economic assessment of national economies surveyed in 25 countries is up one point with 39% of global citizens rating their national economies as ‘good’.
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Brazil Pulse - Consumer’s Confidence Has Reached the Lowest Level - April 2016
The high disapproval of Dilma Roussef’s administration and the country’s erroneous direction result in nearly 60% of support for the impeachment - which is lower (43%) in classes D and E.
Consumer’s confidence has reached the lowest level considering all the historical series, and is at 64 points.
A country in economic depression, political instability and injured pride. What are the main problems to be solved to revert this situation? -
The Economic Pulse of the World - April 2016
The national economic assessment average is showing signs of recovery. With positive gains for a second month in a row, 38% of global citizens view their current economic situation as “good”, up one point since last sounding.
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Brazil Pulse - Direction of Country and President's Approval - March 2016
The most negative scenario post-1989. The free-fall trend that started in 2015 has stagnated among the lowest levels in the past 10 years.