How These Top Companies Foresee Global Economy?

2. Companies Needn’t Offer Discounts in the U.S.: Coca Cola

Coca Cola is in a belief that businesses in the United States may not provide the customers with discounts since the customers seem to continue their spending. "We are -- have not engaged in anything relative to change into more promotional or anything. It is normal pricing and normal cycling. In fact, if anything, I would tell you that the pricing environment has stayed -- particularly in the U.S., has stayed very rational," say the company.

3. Whirlpool is Optimistic about housing Market

Whirlpool says that the housing market is getting recovered and it will begin to benefit from the durable goods orders.

The company, commenting on the U.S. housing market, said:  "But I think looking forward, more in line with our strategy, there are many positives that we're starting to feel better about. We are positive about what we're seeing in the U.S. with housing trends. We're seeing a foundation beginning to form in that sector, which we think will benefit us over time."