Optimism & obstacles

Manufacturers see both bright spots and serious concerns in their global economic outlook

Rethinking tactics

Metals industry CEOs take a step back to review strategies for the uncertain future

Global economic data 

Macquarie Research Economics provides information on Asia and BRIC countries, U.S., U.K., Europe and commodities

The potential for growth

Optimism and increased capital spending competes with softening economic conditions

The German model economy: A lesson for U.S. manufacturing?

In a global marketplace fraught with uncertainty, companies seek partnerships to secure their future

An overcrowded pond

Expect an increase in M&A activity as the economy improves >

Mexico and Latin America are edging out of the recession and heading toward sustainable growth

Asia bounces back from the global recession with relative ease, but questions of stability still exist

Steel rises out of the desert sands

During tough economic times, some companies are looking south to Mexico for a boost in business

Maturing China is poised to weather the storm as bad times look to be harder on the country’s main economic rivals

Trade relations between the United States and China remain tense

A free trade agreement between the United States and the European Union could be in the cards, but there are hurdles

The world's No. 1 consumer of machine tools seeks to become a top producer of higher-end industry technology

Despite potholes, India’s steel industry continues its rapid push forward

Fair trade policies curb domestic manufacturing woes

Mexico is gradually becoming less dependent on the U.S. market

Mexico is gradually becoming less dependent on the U.S. market

As Chinese growth continues, expect markets to tighten further

Table set for worldwide growth, further consolidation

Revised fourth quarter U.S. GDP growth boosts outlook for Mexico

Outlook for 2007 should be more of the same in the global metals industry

India proves to be a country of opportunity