Earlier this week, Eurostat reported that the unemployment rate in the Euro area remained stable at 10.0% in July when compared with June, but was up from 9.6% when compared with a year earlier. In the European Union as a whole (i.e. in the so-called EU27), the unemployment rate was stable at 9.6% month-on-month but [...]
Global recovery is losing steam (no hard data, just the big picture)
It’s become pretty obvious from a number of recent economic updates from around the world that the global recovery from the heavy downturn of 2008/09 is no longer as dynamic as it used to be. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean the world economy is heading for another recession (which would lead to the much discussed [...]
Riddle solution and back to normal
So, that was the 2010 emerging markets summer competition – thanks to everyone who took part in it… and those who actually sent me an e-mail with the right answer can look forward to beautiful prizes which are already in production!
The entirely unsponsored solution, by the way, was Nestlés Brazilian neighbourhood sales scheme called Nestlé [...]
The 2010 emerging markets summer competition - the last couple of letters (improved version)!
If you haven’t cracked the riddle yet, these last two letters will definitely finish the job for you. Today we’re after a city.
Looking forward to your answers! As for some vague rules on prizes, terms & conditions etc don’t be lazy but click back into the opening post from 16 July if you need those. [...]
The 2010 emerging markets summer competition (letters no. 1, 9 and 12)
This is the second-last bunch of hints I’m giving as part of this riddle, and believe it or not: today’s question is very easy indeed and very little retail knowledge is required. An inclination to revolutionary romanticism might give you a head start, however. We’re looking for a big geographic region!
Bye for now,
Boris
The 2010 emerging markets summer competition (letters no. 8 and 11)
After starting with a country, a company and a person, the second half of this summer riddle begins with the search for an organisation. It’s a really famous one so finding the answer should be easy!
A good weekend to everyone. For those who haven’t found the solution yet: there are two more parts to follow, [...]
The 2010 emerging markets summer competition (letters no. 2 and 10)
After looking for a country in the first part of this riddle and for a company in the second, today we’re looking for a person.
All the best of luck!
Boris
The 2010 emerging markets summer competition (letters no. 4 and 13)
Today, we’re looking for a company with an impressive track record of selling both groceries and non-food in a large number of emerging markets. Here are today’s hints:
For those familiar with what we’re looking for, things are getting relatively obvious now, aren’t they?
Have a good weekend.
Boris
The 2010 emerging markets summer competition (letters no. 5 and 7)
Today, we’re looking for a country. Here are some useful hints & good wishes:
Someone extremely well-informed might find the solution today. Good luck!
The 2010 emerging markets summer competition (intro)
Hi!
Although this blog will be resting for three weeks as far as dull summaries of economic trends are concerned, no-one is even thinking about closing this space completely.
So you can look forward to an emerging market riddle in six parts, and the more people e-mail the correct answer to me the happier I’ll be. The [...]
