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Global Private Equity Outlook
2016 was another exceptional year for private equity investment. Capital committed to traditional
funds, co-investments, separate accounts and direct deals hit a record of $681 billion, beating the previous high set in 2015 by 9 percent.
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The Global M&A Outlook
Mergers and acquisitions exceeded $3 trillion for the fourth year in a row in 2017, and for the th
ird consecutive year announced 50,000 deals.
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The Global M&A Outlook
By the end of 2016’s boom in global takeover activity, the value of M&A totaled $3.6 trillion,
making it the second-best year (after 2015) for dealmakers since the financial crisis.
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Top 10 Best-Performing Cities in America
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Macroeconomic Outlook
Last year, integrated expansion across emerging and developed markets combined with low inflation
and beneficial monetary policies to fuel the continuation of one of the longest economic recovery periods on American record.
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Macroeconomic Outlook: The Search for Value
According to the OECD, global GDP growth is projected to pick up modestly to around 3.5 percent in
2018 from just under 3 percent in 2016, boosted by fiscal initiatives in the major economies.
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International Capital Flows: Strategic Investment for Sustainable Growth
Global capital markets closed 2017 with compressed spreads and surging stocks. This is leading the
Federal Reserve and other central banks to consider a change in policy and interest rate hikes in reaction to a perceived strengthening global economy.
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The Inclusive Digital Revolution: Making A.I. and Next-Gen Tech Work for Everyone
More than half of humanity is now online in one form or another, highlighting both the dramatic im
pact of the digital revolution as well as its vast, untapped potential to change lives through advances in A.I., healthcare, and access to capital and info
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Trends Shaping Global Credit Markets
Leading international investors examine issues shaping global credit markets, such as the impact o
f, and investor response to, recent changes monetary policies, as well as the implications of U.S. tax reform.
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Urban Farming, Agritech, and Food Security in the Middle East
Despite being gifted with a rich abundance of hydrocarbons and mineral resources, the Middle East
and North Africa is an arid region that suffers from water scarcity and food insecurity.
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Smart Cities and the Future of Urban Infrastructure
Technology has long been the catalyst driving the evolution of infrastructure in global cities.
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Creating a 21st Century Workforce: Entrepreneurship, Apprenticeship and Lifelong Learning
More than 28% of the population of the Middle East is aged between 15 and 29, representing over 10
8 million young people.
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