China mobile phone suppliers are producing more smartphones and 3G models as they ride the trend for all-in-one functionality. Price cuts are another key strategy as competition intensifies. This is according to Global Sources’, China Sourcing Report: Mobile Phones. The Report covers the major products of China’s mobile phone industry, namely 3G, GSM and smartphones, [...]
Growing mobile penetration in Mexico – reaching 105 percent by 2014 –combined with increasing adoption of data applications over 3G+ networks, will drive mobile revenue to represent 70 percent of the total market in 2016, according to a new report from Pyramid Research. Mexico: Growth in Mobile Services, Broadband Usage to Drive Market offers a [...]
Commodities were broadly lower in September as market participants grew increasingly concerned about the extent of the global growth slowdown. Nelson Louie, Global Head of Commodities in Credit Suisse’s Asset Management division, said, “Investor and consumer sentiment has continued to deteriorate and this may further impact the rate of economic growth. However, fundamentals for certain [...]
China consumed an estimated 35.54 million metric tons (mt) of oil in August, 7.6% higher than the corresponding month of last year, but a continuing decline from June’s all-time peak, according to a just-released Platts analysis of official data from the People’s Republic of China. The August apparent* oil demand equates to an average 8.40 [...]