Recovery from COVID-19 pandemic will continue but it is losing momentum
Inflation, record fiscal debt levels and COVID-19 combine to present a complex obstacle course for policy-makers
Europe is unlikely to see a similar rise in inflation as in the United States

At the Davos Agenda, the Prime Minister said Australia is emerging strongly from the pandemic and remains a stable and reliable partner as well as an important geopolitical stabilizer in the Indo-Pacific region
Morrison appeals for the world to “grow together”, with a rapid economic recovery necessary to close widening inequality gaps
He said Australia will be at the forefront of the new energy revolution, focusing on low-emission technologies
Australia aims to become a top 10 digital economy by 2030, underpinned by safety, security and trust

Janet Yellen says despite impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic recovery in the US has exceeded the most optimistic expectations
US labour market is exceptionally strong, with 6 million jobs added in 2021 and the unemployment rate below 4%.
The Biden administration’s economic growth strategy is guided by modern supply-side economics, which prioritizes labour supply, human capital, public infrastructure and investments in a sustainable environment.

World leaders met during the Davos Agenda and made urgent calls for public-private cooperation to identify and scale solutions for health, the environment and social justice
Heads of state and government, chief executives and civil society leaders spoke in open dialogue about their challenges and priorities in the year ahead
The discussions will feed into initiatives and platforms in the run-up to the Annual Meeting 2022 in Davos-Klosters from 22-26 May

The global Corrugated Cardboard Bulk Bins Market 2021 report covers a precious bundle of information illuminating the major sectors of the Corrugated Cardboard Bulk Bins market.

Commercial, graphics, publications, packaging and label printing all face fundamental challenges in adjusting to the market space in the wake of Covid.

China leads rebound ahead of Americas and Europe

Year 2020 third most successful year ever recorded
Outlook 2021: Double digit growth

A new in-depth study of the pressure-sensitive adhesives market has just been published by AWA Alexander Watson Associates.

The trading system must adapt to address new concerns of global resiliency, sustainability and inclusivity
Nearly 30 CEOs and Chairpersons from five continents called on world leaders to rise above geopolitical tensions and re-engage on trade reform
Greater ambition is needed ahead of first WTO ministerial in four years to deliver on meaningful reforms
Advancing health, digital, environmental and investment reform is key to more inclusive trade and investment as well as addreContinue ssing public concerns about the current system

Through 2020 and into 2021 inkjet and electrophotography printing has secured new markets in labels and packaging. Data from the new Smithers report – The Future of Digital Print for Packaging to 2026 shows total value for this will reach $21.1 billion in 2021.

More than 66% of US manufacturers report most or all of their IT infrastructure is now in the cloud.

According to International Data Corporation (IDC), tablet market shipments reached 11.8 million units in EMEA in the second quarter of 2021. This represents a 1.7% YoY decline, the first negative quarter since the start of the pandemic. A slowdown in consumer demand was the main driver of the contraction. Nevertheless, volumes remain significantly above the pre-pandemic period which indicates an increase in the total addressable market. In comparison with 2Q19, the tablet market increased 22.4%.

"Market performance was affected by the unfavorable YoY comparison, as 2Q20 witnessed an avalanche of shipments to address home learning and entertainment," said Nikolina Jurisic, associate research director, IDC. "Slate tablets lost popularity as social restrictions eased, whereas detachable tablets continued on a strong positive trajectory, gaining from the notebook-like experience, new product launches, and versatility that supports hybrid working and learning."

Vendor Highlights

Samsung remained the market leader in EMEA, fueled by the strong position it holds in emerging markets. Apple retained second position in EMEA and remains the solid leader in less price-sensitive countries, where often the iPad is the preferred choice for education deals. Lenovo posted a considerable market share growth, capitalizing on the strong decline of important names in the smart connected device space such as Huawei. TCL made its first appearance in the top 5 ranking, leveraging its presence in telco and expansion into the commercial segment. Amazon retained its 5th position and maintains its dominance in the entry-level price points.

"As we approach a near-normal scenario, we expect to see some of the trends that were shaping the market before the pandemic coming back, namely the increase in enterprise adoption," said Daniel Goncalves, research manager, IDC Western Europe Personal Computing Devices. "Ultra-mobile devices will regain momentum in the commercial segment, as use cases for which tablets were widely adopted, such as customer facing roles, become the norm across verticals again."