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The Serbian Retail Report examines the long-term potential of the local consumer market, but flags shortterm concerns about the impact on Serbia's economic outlook of fiscal consolidation.

Hydraulic fracturing is propagation of fractures through layers of rock using pressurized fracturing fluid. This technique is primarily used in the extraction of resources from low permeability reservoirs such as shale gas, tight gas, and unconventional liquids; which are difficult to recover through regular drilling procedures.

Biogas Power in Germany, Market Outlook to 2025 - Capacity, Generation, Regulations and Company Profiles is the latest report from GlobalData, the industry analysis specialists that offer comprehensive information and understanding of the biogas power market in Germany. The report provides in depth analysis on global renewable power market and global biogas power market with forecasts up to 2025. The report analyzes the power market scenario in Germany (includes thermal conventional, nuclear, large hydro and renewables) and provides future outlook with forecasts up to 2025. The research details renewable power market outlook in the country (includes wind, small hydro, biopower and solar PV) and provides forecasts up to 2025. The report highlights installed capacity, power generation and average number of homes powered during 2001-2025 in Germany biogas power market. A detailed coverage of renewable energy policy framework governing the market with specific policies pertaining to biogas power is provided in the report. The research also provides company snapshots of some of the major market participants.

BMI's Italy Defence & Security Report for Q312 examines the country's defence posture, defence procurement and defence industry. The report seeks to examine how the Italian government is attempting to balance the defence budget amid the sluggish performance of the country's economy. The report details the Italian armed forces structure, including its order of battle. In addition, it examines the government's efforts to streamline the size of the armed forces, and better configure them to perform out-of-area operations. The report also discusses Italy's long term procurement plans, and the country's recent procurement trends. Italy is faced with a number of distinct challenges with regards to its defence sector in the near future. The country is performing a protracted reorientation of its strategic posture. Essentially, this is reconfiguring the Italian armed forces from their erstwhile NATO posture which sought to defend the southern part of the European continent against Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact aggression, into an adaptable and agile force able to rapidly project power beyond Italy's borders. For this strategic aspiration to become a reality, the Italian government is pursuing in a number of procurement projects which seek to improve the procurement platforms which enhance the armed force's power projection capabilities and provide force multiplier capability in theatre. Along with pursuing these objectives, the Italian government is, at the same time, trying to reach these aspirations in period of profound economic stagnation which is having an adverse effect on the country's economy. Over the last quarter, BMI has made a number of changes to its forecasts. These include: ???? Adjustments to the defence budget allocated for procurement between 2012-2014. ???? Details of the number of troops that the defence ministry wishes to maintain to support operations overseas. ???? An outline of expected fleet size reductions that will affect the Italian navy as a result of budget cutbacks. ???? Details regarding the expected reductions in the size of the army over the next five to ten years.

A 14% year-on-year (y-o-y) rise in new light vehicle sales in the first seven months of 2012 and the continued expansion in consumer credit has prompted BMI to revise up our 2012 Russian vehicle sales forecast from a 6.3% rise to growth of 12.3%.

The so called Internet of Things refers to uniquely identifiable objects (things) and their virtual representations in an Internet-like structure.* Stated differently, the concept involves the notion that there are many things (assets, objects, etc.) in the world that may be addressed/labeled/cataloged for various purposes. A leading beneficiary of the rapid growth of the Internet of Things will be embedded computing.

BMI maintains its positive outlook toward Panama's growth outlook, forecasting real GDP growth of 8.1% in 2012 and 7.3% in 2013, as a result of continued robust private consumption. That said, we caution that with the completion of the Panama Canal nearing, the previous steady stream of investment may become somewhat less stable until the country is able to ensure more diversified investment opportunities.

BMI View: We have a pessimistic view of Bolivia's Oil & Gas sector in the short term, as the business environment has degraded on the back of a wave of expropriations of assets in strategic sectors, particularly electricity generation and mining. Moreover, despite government efforts to boost oil production, we believe it will begin to decline from 2014.

Despite the introduction of new regulations regarding minimum down payments on vehicle purchases in June 2012, Indonesia's total vehicle sales for July reached a record 103,219 units. If maintained for the remainder of the year, this pace would take sales beyond BMI's forecast for 9.8% growth, but we do believe sales will slow during the latter months of the year as seasonal factors are removed and so our forecast for 9.8% growth still stands.

The US Tourism Report examines the long-term potential offered by the tourism industry but highlights that the weakness of the European and US economies may put downward pressure on arrivals in the short-term. In 2009, the US had 36.2mn arrivals. The number of arrivals is calculated to have been 46.5mn in 2010 and 45.8mn in 2011. In 2012, we forecast arrivals to reach 46.1mn then to rise to 50.9mn by 2016.

Homewares remained highly fragmented with many unorganised players in 2011. Growth in organised retailing helped the growth of homewares in 2011. The increasing demand for homewares products in 2011 attracted many players to make investments in this segment. Attractive, innovative designs were continuously introduced to attract buyers.

Global Market Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "Acetylon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. - Product Pipeline Review - 2012" provides data on the Acetylon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.'s research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.

Global Market Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "Norgine B.V - Product Pipeline Review - 2012" provides data on the Norgine B.V's research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Chronic Back Pain - Pipeline Review, H2 2012', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Chronic Back Pain, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Chronic Back Pain. Chronic Back Pain - Pipeline Review, Half Year is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

GlobalData's new report, "South and Central America Patient Monitoring Market Outlook to 2018 - Fetal Monitors, Multiparameter Patient Monitoring, Neonatal Monitors, Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Monitors and Others" provides key market data on the South and Central America Patient Monitoring market - Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. The report provides value (USD million) data for all the market categories - Fetal Monitors, Micro-Electromechanical Systems, Multiparameter Patient Monitoring, Neonatal Monitors, Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Monitors, Patient Monitoring Accessories and Remote Patient Monitoring. The report also provides company shares and distribution shares data for each of the aforementioned market categories. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profiles of the key market participants.

GlobalData's new report, "Asia-Pacific Patient Monitoring Market Outlook to 2018 - Fetal Monitors, Multiparameter Patient Monitoring, Neonatal Monitors, Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Monitors and Others" provides key market data on the Asia-Pacific Patient Monitoring market - Australia, China, India and Japan. The report provides value (USD million) data for all the market categories - Fetal Monitors, Micro-Electromechanical Systems, Multiparameter Patient Monitoring, Neonatal Monitors, Non-Invasive Blood Pressure Monitors, Patient Monitoring Accessories and Remote Patient Monitoring. The report also provides company shares and distribution shares data for each of the aforementioned market categories. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profiles of the key market participants.

This profile is the essential source for top-level energy industry data and information. The report provides an overview of each of the key sub-segments of the energy industry in Equatorial Guinea. It details the market structure, regulatory environment, infrastructure and provides historical and forecasted statistics relating to the supply/demand balance for each of the key sub-segments. It also provides information relating to the natural gas assets (gas fields, pipelines and LNG terminals) in Equatorial Guinea. The report compares the investment environment in Equatorial Guinea with other countries in the region. The profiles of the major companies operating in the natural gas sector in Equatorial Guinea together with the latest news and deals are also included in the report.

The decline in production and retail volume sales of cigarettes in 2011 must be observed against the backdrop of the economic crisis. The economic situation has considerably influenced the policies of both manufacturers and distributors. Thus some of the leading manufacturers changed their business policies and shifted to price competition in order to improve their industry positions. Some manufacturers have decided to implement "dumping" as a pricing policy in tobacco in Serbia. So prices...

The tradition of smoking cigars remained low in Kazakhstan as there is a limited amount of people who smoke them on a regular basis, and the cigar is considered to be a luxury product. The high price of cigars and cigarillos additionally make them available to only a small proportion of people reaching only 1.7 units per capita in 2011. Cigars are either purchased on a regular basis by consumers who used to smoking cigars and cigarillos, or a one-time purchase during business meetings in...

Personal accessories is resistant to economic circumstances in Poland. The downturn was noticed in 2009, but a year later a strong rebound was experienced by personal accessories in current value terms. After the entrance to the Schengen area in December 2007, Poles started to travel more and thus increased their spending on bags and luggage. Increasing knowledge about some luxury fashion trends after 1989 (Poland ceased to be governed solely by the Communists) improved sales of mechanical...

There was limited volume growth of below 1% in 2011, with this slow growth linked to a number of factors. Firstly, these products are increasingly mature. Even prior to the global economic downturn, sales saw only muted growth. By 2011, household penetration reached almost 93% for overall food preparation appliances, up by just half a percentage point over the previous year. In addition, while economic confidence is rising, many consumers saw little need to replace food preparation appliances...

Chocolate confectionery remains a less developed confectionery category in Pakistan due to the high price of chocolate, which makes it unaffordable to the vast majority of consumers, and also due to the fact that chocolate is perceived as a foreign taste, and is quite different from the sweet flavoured traditional confectionery (mithai) preferred by Pakistani consumers.

Household Appliances - Top 5 Emerging Markets Industry Guide is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the Household Appliances industry in each of the Top 5 Emerging markets (Brazil, China, India, Mexico and South Africa). The report includes easily comparable data on market value, volume, segmentation and market share, plus full five year market forecasts. It examines future problems, innovations and potential growth areas within the market.

Global Market Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "Biotica Technology Ltd - Product Pipeline Review - 2012" provides data on the Biotica Technology Ltd's research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.

Fanggle, a Southern California based Vertical Cloud Platform company has partnered with Minnesota State University Library to launch Fanggle’s Libserra – Mobile Application. The Libserra mobile app is the focal point for many capabilities in Fanggle’s Library product ecosystem. The smart-phone app ties together a number of compelling features within the library.