Diarra M. Sourang

IHS Global Insight (USA), Inc. (IHS Global Insight USA) is an investment research firm headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 2001 and is owned by S&P Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPGI). IHS Global Insight USA provides economic and financial analysis, market forecasting and market intelligence to a variety of clients in the industry, finance and government sectors. The firm provides coverage for over 170 industries in over 200 countries. Their coverage area includes North and South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Research focuses on the following industries: agriculture, automotive, commerce/transportation, construction, consumer goods, energy, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, lending and payment services, manufacturing, steel, technology, telecommunications and travel/tourism.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Canadian Association for Business Economics, Inc. Operates an an association of professionals active in the field of business economics. Its members include applied economists in business, governments, associations and other organizations, and those interested in business economics, the economics outlook, and policy. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.

Federation des Caisses Desjardins du Quebec (Research), do-business-as Desjardins Economics Studies, is the investment research division of Federation des Caisses Desjardins du Quebec in Canada. Headquartered in Lévis, the firm focuses on: (1) analyzing the impact of economic environments and financial markets and produces forecasts (2) promoting the economic expertise and reputation of Desjardins Group and (3) evaluating Desjardins' activities and results on savings and credit markets.