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An analysis of defense business along with industry sentiments globally on the latest economic and customer issues, and their impact on investment decisions reveal growth prospects within the defense industry. Change in supplier prices of various products, are likely to influence the growth prospects of the defence industry over the next six months. Economic conditions are expected to be more favorable in Africa and Australasia in Q1 2014 compared to Q4 2013. A decrease in buyers' confidence and uneven market conditions in North America remain key concerns for executives operating in Asia-Pacific region.

According to gas and oil industry analysis, the present economic conditions in Africa and East Europe are deemed to be unfavorable. New government proposals in addition to legislation and the state of the global economy are the key concerns among global oil and gas industry executives. Optimism towards industry and company growth has reduced due to factors such as continuation of the Euro-zone crisis, rising exploration costs, new competition, and lack of political stability or social unrest in areas of operation.