How These Top Companies Foresee Global Economy?

6. Ford Still Skeptical about European Auto Crisis

Ford believes that the European auto crisis is expected to continue and the structural problems will further plague the industry.

"Industry SAAR for the 19 markets that we track in Europe, decreased from 14.9 million to 14.3 million units ... We fully understand the seriousness of the situation in Europe and we view the challenges the industry faces as more structural than cyclical in nature," the company says.

7. Visa Brews around New Markets

The current year is blissful for Visa as it is beginning to see new markets in East Africa, like Rwanda, to come on line. Let’s listen to the company’s own words: "We are also making steady progress in Rwanda ... In that regard, we are working with the Rwandan government to increase access to and usage of electronic payments in that country. A key priority is financial inclusion and literacy using mobile technology. Additionally, Visa is now processing domestic payments and interbank ATM withdrawals, an important step forward for this emerging economy."