Prospects 2016

North America

Prospects for the United States in the fourth quarter

The US economy is likely to grow by 2.7% in 2016, but developments abroad pose risks

Democrats possess the advantage ahead of the 2016 elections, but divided government limits prospects of policy shifts

Instability in the Middle East will draw Washington's focus away other foreign policy priorities

Market pressures will drive innovations in manufacturing, albeit with high risk and uncertain profit potential

The post-Paris climate regime faces challenges and opportunities over the coming year