Outlooks

Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S.: Announcement regarding Fitch Ratings

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Garanti BBVA’s Long-Term Foreign Currency and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) to “B” from “B-“ and to “B+” from “B”, respectively and revised the Outlooks to “Positive” from “Stable” on March 15, 2024.

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  • Fitch Ratings has upgraded Garanti BBVA’s Long-Term Foreign Currency and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) to “B” from “B-“ and to “B+” from “B”, respectively and revised the Outlooks to “Positive” from “Stable” on March 15, 2024.
  • The rating action follows the upgrade of Türkiye's Long-Term IDR to “B+/Positive” from “B/Stable” on March 8th, 2024.
  • The agency has also upgraded the Bank’s Long-Term Senior Unsecured Debt and Subordinated Debt ratings to “B” from “B-“ and to “B-“ from “CCC+”, respectively and the Shareholder Support rating to “b” from “b-“.
  • The Bank’s Viability Rating has also been placed on Rating Watch Positive (RWP) at “b”.

Hiring Confidence Dips as Employers Weather Economic Headwinds

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

MILWAUKEE, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Employer hiring intentions continue to moderate for the second quarter of 2024. According to the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, the Net Employment Outlook (NEO) stands at +22% for Q2, down -2% year-over-year and -4% from Q1. The research is based on data collected from more than 40,000 employers in 42 countries between January 2-31, 2024.

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  • The survey found the IT sector has the highest hiring Outlook globally, followed by Financials & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Life Sciences.
  • MILWAUKEE, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Employer hiring intentions continue to moderate for the second quarter of 2024.
  • The research is based on data collected from more than 40,000 employers in 42 countries between January 2-31, 2024.
  • Employers in the U.S. (+34%) reported the strongest hiring intentions, followed by Canada (+22%), and Puerto Rico (+14%).

EQS-News: Multitude SE: Fitch Revises Multitude's Outlook to Positive; Affirms IDR at B+

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Multitude SE: Fitch Revises Multitude's Outlook to Positive; Affirms IDR at B+

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  • Multitude SE: Fitch Revises Multitude's Outlook to Positive; Affirms IDR at B+
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Multitude SE: Fitch Revises Multitude's Outlook to Positive; Affirms IDR at B+
    Helsinki, 15 February 2024 – Multitude SE, a listed European FinTech company, offering digital lending and online banking services to consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, and other FinTechs (ISIN: FI4000106299, WKN: A1W9NS) (“Multitude” or “Company”) announces that Fitch Ratings has revised Multitude SE's and its fully-owned operating bank Multitude Bank plc's Outlooks to Positive from Stable, while affirming their Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at 'B+'.
  • Multitude's senior unsecured notes have been affirmed at 'B+' with a Recovery Rating of 'RR4' and its subordinated hybrid perpetual capital notes at 'B-' with 'RR6'.

Global Employer Hiring Outlooks Hold Steady for Q4

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Employers anticipate closing out 2023 with a calculated approach to hiring, according to the latest ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) Employment Outlook Survey of nearly 39,000 employers in 41 countries. The research is based on survey responses fielded July 3-31, 2023. The Net Employment Outlook (NEO) for Q4 is +30%, up 1% from Q4 2022, and a 2% increase from last quarter.

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  • Globally, employers expect modest hiring to continue for Q4 with hiring relatively flat year-over-year.
  • The Net Employment Outlook (NEO) for Q4 is +30%, up 1% from Q4 2022, and a 2% increase from last quarter.
  • "The data for Q4 reveals employers continue to plan measured hiring despite economic uncertainties," said ManpowerGroup Chairman and CEO Jonas Prising.
  • Employers across all 41 countries report net positive hiring intentions with Outlooks ranging from +11% to 41% for the fourth quarter.

International Energy Forum and Future Minerals Forum to Co-host First Symposium on Critical Minerals Outlooks

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Energy Forum (IEF) and Future Minerals Forum (FMF) are proud to announce their co-hosting of the inaugural "1st Symposium on Critical Minerals Outlooks," in collaboration with the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines.

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  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Energy Forum (IEF) and Future Minerals Forum (FMF) are proud to announce their co-hosting of the inaugural "1st Symposium on Critical Minerals Outlooks," in collaboration with the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines.
  • "This symposium, co-hosted by the Future Minerals Forum and the International Energy Forum, underscores Saudi Arabia's commitment to becoming a global mineral processing hub.
  • "Our shared green future and energy transition ambitions require that we find new and stable sources for critical minerals.
  • This symposium represents a critical step toward fostering deeper understanding, collaboration and action to address the challenges associated with critical minerals supply.

International Energy Forum and Future Minerals Forum to Co-host First Symposium on Critical Minerals Outlooks

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia , Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Energy Forum (IEF) and Future Minerals Forum (FMF) are proud to announce their co-hosting of the inaugural "1st Symposium on Critical Minerals Outlooks," in collaboration with the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines.

Key Points: 
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia , Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Energy Forum (IEF) and Future Minerals Forum (FMF) are proud to announce their co-hosting of the inaugural "1st Symposium on Critical Minerals Outlooks," in collaboration with the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines.
  • "This symposium, co-hosted by the Future Minerals Forum and the International Energy Forum, underscores Saudi Arabia's commitment to becoming a global mineral processing hub.
  • "Our shared green future and energy transition ambitions require that we find new and stable sources for critical minerals.
  • This symposium represents a critical step toward fostering deeper understanding, collaboration and action to address the challenges associated with critical minerals supply.

Q2 U.S. Hiring Outlook Remains Strong as Talent Shortage Continues

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

MILWAUKEE, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- While cooling this quarter, global demand for talent remains resilient and the race for skills continues, according to the newly released Q2 ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) Employment Outlook Survey of more than 38,000 employers in 41 countries and territories.

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  • A strong jobs report and lower energy prices are making U.S. employers cautiously optimistic leading into Q2, reporting a Net Employment Outlook of +30%.
  • Globally, the Net Employment Outlook for the U.S. ranks 7th in the world; seven points above the world average.
  • MILWAUKEE, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- While cooling this quarter, global demand for talent remains resilient and the race for skills continues, according to the newly released Q2 ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) Employment Outlook Survey of more than 38,000 employers in 41 countries and territories.
  • The global talent shortage continues to grow in Q2, with 78% of employers in IT reporting challenges hiring - suggesting workers who have found themselves laid off in recent reductions will soon be reabsorbed into the market.

Hiring Outlook Remains Optimistic for Q2 as Global Talent Shortage Hits 17-Year High

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

The optimism remains despite organizations struggling to activate their hiring plans with global talent shortages reaching 77%, a 17-year global high.

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  • The optimism remains despite organizations struggling to activate their hiring plans with global talent shortages reaching 77%, a 17-year global high.
  • Hiring intentions remain unchanged from last quarter at +23%, while employers continue to have difficulty finding people with the right skills.
  • To view complete results for the Q2 ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey and Talent Shortage Surveys, including regional and country data, visit: https://go.manpowergroup.com/meos .
  • The next survey will be released in June and will report hiring expectations for the third quarter of the year.

Gigafactories - IDTechEx Asks if Europe and US Can Catch Up to China?

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

IDTechEx analysis shows that current plans and announcements for new cell production capacity will reach 3 TWh by 2030.

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  • IDTechEx analysis shows that current plans and announcements for new cell production capacity will reach 3 TWh by 2030.
  • China and Asia have dominated the cell and battery manufacturing market, but the industry is seeing a shift toward the localization of Li-ion battery manufacturing.
  • Start-ups and early-stage companies are also looking to enter the market, especially in Europe but also the US.
  • To find out more on the Li-ion market, please see the IDTechEx report " Li-ion Battery Market 2023-2033: Technologies, Players, Applications, Outlooks and Forecasts ".

Green Street's Pan-European Sector Outlooks Expand to Include 30 Top Markets

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

LONDON, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Street, the preeminent provider of actionable commercial real estate intelligence and analytics, has released its 2023 Pan-European Sector Outlooks, a bundle of in-depth research reports covering public and private commercial real estate. The Outlook reports provide a 360-degree view of the four core property sectors in 30 markets, or metros, to help market participants identify prime long-term investment opportunities in the midst of capital market uncertainty.

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  • Valuation Metrics: More than 15 years of proprietary yield and asset value time series data for each sector and in 30 major markets across the region.
  • Green Street has integrated five new Pan-European markets: Edinburgh, Geneva, Lisbon, Prague and Warsaw throughout the Outlooks and across its powerful web platform.
  • Below is a ranking of the property sectors preferred by Green Street in 2023:
    The Industrial sector remains Green Street's favorite sector from a long-term hold perspective for the third consecutive year.
  • "High initial yields will bolster the sector, catapulting it to Green Street's second-best sector from a risk-adjusted return perspective," said Papadakos.