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Profits of doom

Article Abstract:

Corporate profits are dropping world wide, though stock prices rose in many economies in 1998, with a rise of over 15% in the richest six economies. The difficulties faced by Japanese companies affect the overall figures. Price competition could increase in Europe as a result of European monetary union. Slower growth may be indicated by a drop in corporate profitability. Investment is likely to fall if companies are less optimistic. US companies have borrowed to invest and this could mean that capital spending is sharply reduced with slower growth.

Corporate Profits, World, Economic forecasting, 1999 AD

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Profits? What profits?

Article Abstract:

Pressures on the profits of US companies have become evident and could continue for reasons which are examined in detail.

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Productivity, profits and promises

Article Abstract:

The ability of the US new economy to weather more difficult economic conditions is examined in detail.

Editorial, High technology

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