Media’s influence could be also destructive

Many people today claim that they do not trust the news they see, read or hear in the media. If you are one of them, then you are actually right to think that way. Read more

Emerging Markets Economic Growth Slowed in April

Economic growth in the emerging markets slowed in April to its lowest level since September 2011, according to the latest HSBC Emerging Markets Index (EMI) which is now updated on monthly basis. The headline figure fell to 51.3 in April, from 52.5 in March.

Manufacturing output rose at the slowest rate since November 2012, while growth in the services sector was the weakest since May 2009. Read more

Asian Policy Makers Must Respond Early to Overheating Risk

Asia Leads Global Recovery, Further Reforms Will Help Address Medium-Term Challenges, Says IMF’s Asia-Pacific Economic Outlook

Asia is set to grow at 5.7 percent in 2013 (with growth in emerging Asia reaching 7.2 percent), leading the global three-speed recovery, says the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its latest Regional Economic Outlook (REO) for Asia and the Pacific released today in Singapore. Read more

Fund Manager Survey finds investors less positive

Global investors are moderating their earlier exuberance in the face of somewhat lower conviction over global growth, though they remain positive towards equity markets overall, according to the BofA Merrill Lynch Fund Manager Survey for April.

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Investors Perspective: Global recovery continue in Q2; Weakness to spread later

Since the beginning of 2013, appetite for yield has dominated financial market performance. Presently, at the beginning of Q2, markets are entering a period of transition as there is an uncertainty about the markets’ further performance. It is very much likely the monetary-based worldwide economic recovery to continue into 2Q of 2013. Though, in the second half of 2013 the sluggish global economy will trigger fresh worries among market players. Therefore, the massive rotation from bonds to stocks may not actually materialize. In respect, equity investors are very much likely to focus further on high-dividend stocks. Such are the healthcare, consumer-driven and insurance-based stocks. Most probably, defensive currencies demand would also increase. The Swiss franc and Japanese yen are likely to appreciate once risk appetite in financial markets eases. Read more

Global Consumer Markets Trends Show Shifting Household Structure

Analyst estimate that during period between 2007 and 2012, global household growth went beyond the population growth. Through that time, worldwide household rose by 9% to 1.9 billion. Last year China topped the statistic with 434 million households. Second and third were India and US with respectively 434 million and 233 million homes. Read more

Top Sector for Small and Medium-Sized Business in Dubai

Travel and Tourism is the Most Promising Sector for Small and Medium-Sized Business in Dubai

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Small Business Owners More Stressed and Dependent on Technology Than Ever

Despite the fact that the global economy is slowly starting to recover, owners of small businesses are still under a lot of pressure and stress. This discovery was made by Brother International Corporation’s annual small business survey.

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Pay rise in Middle East among highest globally

A research conducted by Mercer predicts a 5.4% salary increase on the average for employees in the Middle East. The study is called Total Remuneration and shows that the inflation rates in the region are lower than those of the average pay. That is a sign that ME countries are developing extremely well.

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5 Dos for Small Business Startups in Dubai

Dubai’s authorities greatly support the development of new businesses in the emirate. As a result, more and more investors are now considering starting a new company in the City of Gold. One of the main advantages for startups in Dubai is that the emirate is very welcoming towards foreign investors.

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• Gold-mine Startup Ideas for Quick-profit Small Business
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However, there are some conditions you need to familiarize yourself with if you want operations to go as smooth as possible. Here are the five most important Dos about starting your own small business in Dubai. Read more

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