The New African Growth Geography: The Largest Economies and the Regions Driving Growth
September 11, 2025
Scale is in North and Southern Africa, but the continent’s economic dynamism emanates from the West and the East.
Insights
Capital Goods, Fuels and Chemicals: The Inputs Powering Brazil’s Farms and Factories
September 9, 2025
Brazil’s import bill is dominated by capital goods, vehicles & parts, fuels and industrial chemicals, with China as the top supplier.
Oil, Ores and Soybeans: Brazil’s 70% Export Core Providing Food, Minerals and Fuel to the World
September 8, 2025
Brazil’s 70% export triad—agribusiness, minerals and fuels—feeds and powers global markets, led by China as the top buyer.
Technology, Mobility and Industrial Materials: Canada’s Imports Fueling Markets and Industries
September 5, 2025
Canada imports essential technology, mobility, industrial materials and consumer goods, primarily from the neighbouring U.S.
Petrochemicals, Metals, Agriculture and Advanced Manufacturing: Canada’s Exports at the Crossroads of Resources and Industry
September 4, 2025
Canada’s exports deliver energy, mobility and a variety of advanced manufacturing to the world, especially to the neighbouring U.S.
China Retail Sales 2025: Signs of Recovery in Key Consumer Markets
September 2, 2025
Consumer confidence remains subdued in China, but spending patterns show a decisive shift to categories that enhance lifestyle, health and technology.