Optimism for foreign direct investment in emerging markets modestly improved year over year. Asia stands supreme on the list of top-ranked markets for investment for the first time in over a decade.
UK hiring declined slightly in March as employers remain cautious, according to a monthly survey of recruitment consultancies by KPMG UK and the Recruitment and Employment Confederation.
A global survey shows that executives aren’t changing jobs nearly as often as they did a year ago, but many are seeking better internal support for strategic objectives built around artificial intelligence.
The Spring Forecast addresses financial stability but, according to a CIMA statement, lacks measures to support skills, tax reform, productivity, or support for SMEs.
Cautious investor sentiment for China’s businesses is coupled with likely continued supply chain diversification in markets such as India, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
Permanent placements fell in December at the steepest pace since August, and temporary hiring declined for the second consecutive month, according to a monthly report from KPMG and the REC.
Geoeconomic confrontation, misinformation, and societal polarisation make up the top three near-term risks in the World Economic Forum’s annual Global Risks Report.
Recruitment activity fell again during November, but signs of market recovery are starting to emerge in the UK, according to a monthly report by KPMG and the REC.
More finance decision-makers are optimistic about their own companies versus the US and global economies, according to the quarterly AICPA and CIMA Economic Outlook Survey.
