Current Market Situation Research Articles

Comparative analysis of powertrain architectures for fuel cell light commercial vehicles in terms of performance and durability

At the present time, the critical climate situation has raised awareness about the importance of developing carbon-free technologies. In this context, fuel cell systems (FCS) have become one of the key technologies in the pathway to decarbonization. Given that road transport is a major contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, this paper focuses on a specific segment of this sector: light commercial vehicles (LCVs). The current market situation shows that LCV manufacturers have not yet decided what is the appropriate powertrain architecture for this kind of vehicle. Thus, the current paper studies a wide range of possible FCS-based propulsive system designs, changing the size of the FCS, electric battery and H2 tank. These propulsive system architectures are analyzed concerning the performance of the vehicle, in terms of consumption and range, and the durability of its FCS. The evaluation of these different designs will be highly valuable for the LCV industry and manufacturers, as it allows to understand the optimal powertrain solution. The study demonstrates that a significant increase in range can be achieved with only a minor penalty in hydrogen consumption. Additionally, the research indicates that it is feasible to employ one of the most durable FCS designs while meeting LCV mission requirements with minimal consumption penalty. In conclusion, this paper provides valuable data to the ongoing research in this field, offering a detailed analysis of the impact of H2 consumption, autonomy, and durability of the FCS across various vehicle architectures under typical LCV driving conditions.

Labor markets during COVID-19: gaps and challenges in Latin America.

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Latin American labor markets continue to be quantified, to identify the social and economic impacts that this pandemic had, and to design more efficient public policies that would protect the most vulnerable groups. For this reason, the research question was as follows: what were the changes in the labor formality rates before and two years after the main contingency measures of the COVID-19 pandemic were implemented? Using data from Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay, the formality rate (τ) was analyzed, which was calculated using a weighted average between the formal employment rates of the number (i) of economic sectors (p) in a specific period (t). The results suggest that the weighted labor formality rate increased in the countries of the region. These changes in formality could be the result of greater capital accumulation, the integration of productive processes, the integration of commercialization processes, and differentiated fiscal stimuli (i.e., the intrasectoral aspect), but it was not due to the displacement of workers from highly informal economic sectors to more formalized sectors (i.e., the intersectoral component). The findings emphasized the precarious situation of women in the region, regardless of the country, particularly in Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina. These findings suggest the need to design public policies that reverse the current situation of the labor market and prevent future economic shocks, with special emphasis on the informal sector and women.

Current Situation, Problems and Suggestions of Agricultural Futures Market in China

The agricultural futures market occupies a central position in China's financial landscape, wielding substantial influence over the sustainable development of the national economy. Apart from its core roles in price discovery and risk management for agricultural products, this market acts as a catalyst for efficient allocation of resources and continuous financial innovation. Furthermore, it enhances market liquidity and amplifies China's global economic impact. As China's financial sector matures, the agricultural futures market will continue its dual role of bolstering agricultural prosperity and financial dynamism, despite encountering various challenges. This study explores the present state of China's agricultural futures market, evaluating metrics such as total market turnover and penetration. Analysis identifies several critical issues, including inadequate liquidity, susceptibility to market manipulation, speculative activities, and uncertain economic policies. To address these challenges, the paper proposes targeted strategies. The research outcomes carry significant implications for nurturing the sustainable and resilient growth of China's agricultural futures market.

Analysis of the Current Situation, Problems and Countermeasures of China's Foreign Exchange Market

Analysis of the Current Situation, Problems and Countermeasures of China's Foreign Exchange Market

Современные тенденции и направления развития овощеводства в целях обеспечения продовольственной безопасности страны

Abstract. The relevance and necessity of ensuring food security and independence of the Russian Federation in modern geopolitical and foreign economic conditions is beyond doubt. The purpose of the study is to analyze the trends in the development of the vegetable growing sector in Russia, to assess its contribution to the process of ensuring the country's food security and accessibility for citizens of all food products necessary for an active and healthy lifestyle. Research methods: to achieve the set research goal, general scientific methods of systematic, logical and comparative analysis, analytical generalizations and systematization, economic and statistical and expert assessments were used. The scientific novelty of the research lies in the development of practical recommendations for improving agricultural policy in the field of effective management and functioning of the vegetable growing sector of the agro-industrial complex of Russia. Results. The key conclusion of the study: increasing nutrition culture encourages producers to expand the range and assortment of vegetable crops, the current favorable market situation in the domestic market, plus the large export potential of the industry and state interest in ensuring food security of the country give Russian farmers a good chance for successful development.

Analysis of the Impact of Delayed Retirement to the Macroeconomy

With the steady improvement of life expectancy in Chinese society and the intensification of the aging trend of the population, the supply-demand relationship in the labor market is facing unprecedented challenges. The increasingly serious reduction of the labor force and the pressure of the pension system make the current retirement policy gradually show its shortcomings of not adapting to the Chinese labor market. To this end, the government has planned to gradually implement the retirement delay policy and set a long-term goal to 2035. In an in-depth discussion of the current situation of China's labor market, society must focus on the aging of the population, the extension of working life, and the changes in labor demand. In order to better promote the implementation of the delayed retirement policy, this paper makes the following recommendations: protect the legislative rights of workers, strengthen medical services to safeguard the health of the elderly workforce, provide targeted training to adapt to the new work needs, and introduce more flexible working arrangements. These measures aim to ensure that the delayed retirement policy can be effectively implemented while protecting the rights and interests of workers.

Research on the Current Situation and Development of Chinese Market and Brand Marketing of Sports Events under the Perspective of Fan Economy: Taking NBA as an Example

Research on the Current Situation and Development of Chinese Market and Brand Marketing of Sports Events under the Perspective of Fan Economy: Taking NBA as an Example

Carbon Market for Climate Projects in Russia: An Overview of Nature-Based and Technological Carbon Offsets

Climate projects can become one of the key tools for decarbonization in Russia. They have powerful potential in terms of solving the problems of reducing emissions and increasing the absorption of greenhouse gases, as well as monetization potential for businesses. Despite the geopolitical crisis and sanctions imposed on Russia, certain opportunities for implementing climate projects have remained accessible. This study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the current status, including the regulations and approved methodologies, prospects, and challenges for climate projects in the carbon market in Russia. It also offers an overview of international carbon market mechanisms and analyses the advantages and disadvantages of the nature-based and technological solutions of climate projects for carbon sequestration. This, in turn, can facilitate the realization of future strategies for realizing the bigger potential of Russian climate projects in the domestic and international carbon markets. This research also provides up-to-date data on the current situation of the carbon market in Russia.

Fintech and COVID-19: reflections and considerations for a financial market

The rapid emergence and growth of the financial technology industry (Fintech) in Kazakhstan has made it one of the fastest growing areas in all financial sectors of the country. It occupies a leading position in various indicators, such as the volume of financial transactions and the coverage of end users of its services. The country's digital development and Internet technologies are contributing to the growth of the industry, where the impact of the pandemic has also contributed. Despite all the difficulties caused by COVID-19, the Kazakh economy has undergone significant changes, especially with the accelerated development of Fintech in the banking environment, where there are enormous growth rates due to digitalization. The article shows the metrics of Kaspi, one of the digitalization-leading and fastest-growing banks. The article's goal is to examine the current situation of Kazakhstan's financial technology market using Kaspi Bank as an example, which involves finding new, contemporary directions for Fintech development in banks and taking Kazakhstan's development experience into account. The work also reflects the concept of Fintech and its main directions of development in the modern world. The research was carried out using various methods, such as statistical analysis, system analysis, systematization of theoretical data and observation of economic processes.

АНАЛІЗ ТА НАПРЯМИ ПІДВИЩЕННЯ ЕФЕКТИВНОСТІ УПРАВЛІНСЬКИХ РІШЕНЬ У СФЕРІ СТІЙКОСТІ БІЗНЕСУ В УМОВАХ КРИЗИ

The object of the study is the process of maintaining viability and ensuring the development of enterprises in crisis conditions. It was established that for such purposes, the formation and implementation of tools and means of anti-crisis management, aimed at strengthening the stability of the business entity in crisis conditions, becomes critically relevant. It is emphasized that in the conditions of a crisis caused by a full-scale war, the emphasis and prerogatives in the management of sustainability change for the sake of stability and orderliness of the functioning and development of economic entities. It is additionally argued that in crisis situations, the focus of attention shifts from issues of high efficiency to the task of preventing challenges and threats, when the subject of attention is the economic security of business, the relevant mechanisms and tools for ensuring it. Based on these principles, the purpose of the study is to analyze and identify directions for improving the effectiveness of management decisions in the field of business sustainability in crisis conditions. The implementation of the specified goal made it possible to develop a complex of means of improvement and development of anti-crisis management systems of domestic enterprises. According to the results of the survey of managers of domestic enterprises, their low activity in the field of business sustainability management and the concentration of measures in this field mainly only on monitoring the financial and economic condition of the enterprise were established, the current market situation and its changing trends, assortment, quality and price parameters of the products presented on the market. The leading factors that weaken the state of stability of domestic enterprises have been identified, which remain the unstable market conditions, in particular demand, pressure from competitors, insufficiently high level of development of the industry and related types of economic activity, underdevelopment of the product sales system, lack of material and technical and technical and technological support of enterprises. It has been proven that the difficulties of the war lead to the complication of the survival conditions of economic entities and, accordingly, require greater efforts of domestic enterprises to preserve their own financial and economic stability. The structural and functional basis for improving management in the field of managing the stability of domestic enterprises in crisis conditions through the rationalization of their strategic marketing management, which involves the implementation of measures of a financial-economic, organizational-production, intellectual-personnel, and socio-economic nature, is substantiated. An aggregated structural model of anti-crisis management in the area of guaranteeing the sustainability of domestic enterprises has been developed.

Research on Supply Chain Development Trends of New Energy Vehicles --Taking BYD and Tesla as Examples

In the current global environment, supply chain uncertainty has increased, leading to a decline in supply chain stability, and even problems such as partial supply chain breaks, poor information, and rising comprehensive costs. This paper studies the current situation of the new energy vehicle market, selects two typical enterprises in this industry - BYD and Tesla for supply chain analysis, and finds that the supply chain of new energy vehicles faces many risks, such as unstable supply of raw materials and external environmental impacts. After further analysing the risks faced by the supply chain of new energy vehicles, the future development trend of the supply chain of new energy vehicles is proposed, as well as the conclusion that new energy vehicles will develop in the direction of sustainability, diversity and innovation.

Evaluation and Selection of Manufacturing Suppliers under the Perspective of Smart Manufacturing Combined with Bilevel Programming

To address the issue of supplier evaluation and selection in the current intelligent manufacturing industry, a supplier intelligent evaluation and selection model combining bilevel programming is proposed. Firstly, based on existing research results and the current situation of the manufacturing market, a manufacturing supplier evaluation index system is constructed, and the principal component analysis method is used to simplify it; Then, the simplified indicator system is input into the back propagation neural network to build a supplier intelligent evaluation model and achieve supplier intelligent evaluation; A mathematical model for supplier selection problem is constructed based on bilevel programming, and an optimized sparrow search algorithm is put forward to solve it. A supplier intelligent selection model is constructed to achieve intelligent supplier selection. The lab findings denote that the F1 value of the supplier intelligent evaluation model is 0.953, the accuracy is 0.985, the area under the curve is 0.962, and the error of the output comprehensive evaluation value is 0.003; The output accuracy of the supplier intelligent selection model is 0.8. The above results indicate that the model raised in the article has good application effects in supplier evaluation and selection, and has a certain promoting effect on the development of the intelligent manufacturing industry.

Modern russian equipment for No‑Bake processes

The article demonstrates the increasing trend of implementing the CHM technology in Russian foundries, highlighting the advantages of this technology and the equipment utilized. An analysis of the current market situation for foundry equipment supply is conducted, along with examples of modern Russian equipment produced by Rodonit company (St. Petersburg).

A new financial settlement approach to stabilize profitability of pig production.

This article proposes and evaluates a new solution that ensures the profitability in short and medium terms and stability of the operations of pork livestock producers through improved risk management An innovative tool for distributing the surplus between producers of piglets and finishers is presented. Manuals on pig farming and data combined from multiple sources were used to assess the current market situation, design a profit stabilization tool for pig producers, and evaluate the performance of this solution. We found that implementing the tool reduces the profits variability of finishers and piglets producers by 45% and 30%, respectively, while keeping the long-term average of profits constant.

COMPETITION LEVEL ANALYSIS FOR THE FINTECH SECTOR IN TURKIYE COMPARED TO GERMANY

Purpose- This study's objective is to observe Türkiye’s fintech market structure by their competitiveness results. To get a better observation Türkiye compared with a fintech-developed country as Germany. The inconvenient definition of fintech caused this study to examine 4 massive fin-tech sectors. Especially current situation of the financial-technology market there are several branches. The study refrains from the engineering-intensive branches to serve its purpose. The study includes; Payments, Lending, Personal Finance, and Insuretech branches. We expect to observe the competitive dynamics for several branches. Methodology- The study selected the “entropy index” as a method. The entropy index shows the market depth for related sectors. It can be defined as a density analysis. We can make the index with at least 5 observations. However, the increase in the observation level causes the low-variance level index results. Findings- The study made its index by the top ten firms by their sales revenue level. The study observes the market in 5 branches. The conclusion part supplied 5 different density results. In that situation, observations can be seen more specifically for the market. The study used the entropy density index to observe the competitiveness level of the market. Results were multiple because the branches were divided from the sector. Every branch has its dynamics. On the Türkiye side, we expect fewer companies than in Germany. However, in the personal finance sector, we can observe the competitiveness levels are close. However, in this study, we can also observe high gaps between the sectors of insurance tech and lending. This study did not have the purpose of determining the factors behind them but the study tried to give political suggestions. Conclusion- The density level for lending and personal finance sectors can be compatible with a high-fintech level company. For the insure-tech side, companies value and numbers are lower. The payment sector has more technology than the other sectors but the number of firms are lower than in Germany. We were expecting the competitive structure are not improve in Turkey because of the low-quantity firms. At some branches, we obtained the results that support this expectation. However, the view of the study observed that some branches has low competitive market structure when compared the Germany. But at some points, there are massive cliffs between the two countries. We can attribute the situation to the habits. The habits of technology meant. Especially on the insurance side, Turkey should improve itself. Türkiye should be getting more investment, subsidies, etc. in the sector of insure-tech and payment sector. Because their competition level is a risk to the country’s market structure. This study includes no detailed politics but suggests to subsidies and incentives from the government side. Government should support and encourage the new-entry firms or entrepreneurs for the sector of fintech.

Current Situation, Problems and Countermeasures Analysis of China's Foreign Exchange Market

China, as the second-largest economy in the world, plays a vital role in the development of FX market. In recent years, China's FX market has been expanding continuously, liquidity has been enhanced, and the exchange rate mechanism has been perfected. However, there are still some problems in the market, such as preventing and controlling the market risk, the irrational structure of participants, and so on. To solve these problems, it is necessary to deepen the opening-up of the financial market, perfect the mechanism of the formation of the exchange rate, enhance the risk prevention and control, optimize the structure of the market participants, and enhance the infrastructure of the foreign exchange market. Therefore, the study of this thesis is of great importance, and it can offer some help to the problems which should be resolved in FX market. This article will analyse the current situation of Chinese FX market, the four existing problems and the corresponding countermeasures. This article discusses some problems in the foreign exchange market: China's FX market has been severely influenced by the increase of interest rate, while China has been in a disadvantageous position in the field of FX operations, the size of assets and the establishment of institutions. The types of FX derivatives in China are less, and the participants in the FX market are unitary, and the investors' acceptance is low.

Research on Disney's Streaming Media Industry Behavior under the Digital Transformation

In the era of the digital economy, competition among media and film companies in the streaming media sector has entered a new stage. Following the steady growth of global users, the streaming media market is now trending towards a relatively consolidated monopoly. This paper takes Disney, an American media giant, as a case study to analyze its internal and external motivations for undertaking streaming media reform. It examines Disney's strategic layout in the streaming media industry from an industrial behavior perspective, focusing on organizational behavior and pricing strategies. Additionally, HHI is employed to verify that North America's streaming media market structure can be characterized as a "competitive monopoly" market. Therefore, considering the current market situation, this analysis aims to provide insights and explore potential pathways for traditional film and television companies' digital transformation.

Investigation on the strategy of business administration level of enterprises in the new economic environment.

In the face of the new economic environment, enterprises must continuously enhance their capabilities to achieve long-term development. In the current market scenario, business management relies on economic principles and legal accounting. Considering the current market situation, the article analyzed enterprises system reform and production planning, proposing corresponding countermeasures. Therefore, in order to achieve rapid development, it was necessary to strengthen the management of enterprises. In this paper, the current problems faced by enterprises, solutions and the significance of enterprises needed to improve their management level were explained, and the situation of enterprises was analyzed through the enterprise strategic management model. Comparing with the traditional management model in terms of the complexity of enterprise management processes, efficiency, management level score, and quarterly profit,findings reveal that the management model in the new economic environment has reduced the complexity of the enterprise process by 0.17 points. The management efficiency has increased by 0.15 points, the management score has increased by 14 points, and the quarterly profit of the company has increased by 30,000 yuan. Furthermore, it is elucidated that, in the new economy, enhancing the management level is essential for enabling enterprises to attain long-term development.

Research on China's Pure Electric Vehicle Market under the Background of RCEP

With the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, trade relations between China and RCEP member countries have become increasingly close. In this context, international trade has ushered in greater opportunities. Recently, with the intensification of environmental problems, pure electric vehicles have become a hot spot in the emerging industry. The trade prospects of pure electric vehicles have aroused widespread concern. This paper takes pure electric vehicles as the research object, focusing on the current situation of China's pure electric vehicle market under the background of RCEP. The market attraction of RCEP countries to China's pure electric vehicle market is studied by using market attraction analysis method, and the optimal market for China's pure electric vehicle export is selected. This paper draws a conclusion that Japan is the potential market for China's pure electric vehicle export and puts forward countermeasures and suggestions for auto companies.

Research on Apple's Marketing Strategy

With the rapid development of science and technology, electronics continue to emerge, and the market competition is increasingly fierce. Apple, with successful marketing strategies, and strong technical support, emerged among many electronics products, becoming the industry giant. Since Apple launched the App Store, the online application market has been developing rapidly, which not only promotes mobile Internet. The development of the network has changed the revenue structure of mobile value-added services and promoted the re-integration and improvement of the mobile network industry chain. In this stage, how to enter and seize the market better and faster has become the primary problem of Apple. This paper discusses the current market situation of Apple, analyzes the target market selection, and focuses on the main competitive advantages of Apple. Then, by introducing a marketing information management system, a series of marketing channels are organized for Apple and marketing countermeasures. The management system enables to effective implementation of the marketing and promotion plan, as well as evaluation, monitoring, and update of the implementation results in a reasonable and timely manner, laying a good foundation for successful marketing. The work provided valuable advice. Through an in-depth analysis of Apple, people can deeply understand its core competitiveness and enterprise development of the layout of ideas. The paper also provides examples and references for enterprises to optimize their business models.