Media Centre 2012

Australian PMI^®: Manufacturing holds positive territory in January - 1 February

Manufacturing activity remained in positive territory in January, according to the latest Australian Industry Group – PwC Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI^®).

Renewable energy deals hit record high - 31 January

Deal activity in the renewable energy sector is providing a rare spot of sunshine amid the gloom in world markets and the global economy.

Investors Look to Global Healthcare Market for Long-Term Growth, Near-Term Safe Haven, Says PwC - 30 January

The healthcare sector is well positioned to see an increase in mergers and acquisitions (M&As) globally due to its perceived benefit as a safe haven both in the near and long-term future, according to PwC in its first edition of Global Healthcare Deals Quarterly.

Banking Banana Skins - Anxiety at Record Levels - 30 January

Australian banks are more anxious than overseas counterparts about what the future holds in store.

CEOs gloomy on global economy - 25 January

Nearly half (48%) of the 1258 CEOs polled worldwide believe the global economy will decline even further in the next 12 months, according to PwC's 15th Annual Global CEO Survey.

Australia well positioned as global power M&A shifts from Europe to Asia Pacific - 24 January

A major shift in global power M&A is occurring, ending European dominance in power deals and confirming the Asia Pacific as a hub of global activity, according to PwC's annual Power Deals report released today.

Australian PMI^®: Manufacturing nudged positive territory in December - 3 January

The manufacturing sector nudged positive territory in December with the latest Australian Industry Group – PwC Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI^®) rising by 2.4 points to 50.2 (readings above 50 indicate an expansion in activity).