MANILA, Philippines - Is this the year you strike it rich? See the charts below and find out.
Earth element business
Property, real estate, building construction, hotels
• Real estate growth will be stumped this year because earth is missing.
• Property development suffers difficulty securing investment funds.
• Deep pockets are needed to survive through the year.
• Companies need creative marketing strategies to give growth a boost.
Metal element business
Mining, jewelry, white goods, computers, airlines
• Mining and jewelry, white goods, computers, airlines
• Mining and jewelry industries are stable.
• Technology companies have a good year, but can face expansion issues.
• Lack of innovation causes the market to soften
• Enhance metal and earth energy through wind chimes and crystals.
Wood element business
Plantation, agriculture, publishing, flowers, plants
• Shortage of water indicates weather-related problems for this sector.
• Demand is high — supply might not be able to keep up.
• Reduce risks by planning for crisis situations.
• Be careful when making large investment in heavy equipment.
Fire element business
Stock market, entertainment, lighting, restaurants
• Plenty of fire means it’s very competitive.
• There are excellent prospects for lighting and restaurant industries.
• Stock market growth is strong in first quarter and second quarter, but slows down by the third quarter.
• Prudence on investments in third quarter and fourth quarter is needed.
• Better to not play the “speculative game.â€
Water element business
Banking, shipping, transport, alcohol, fishing
• Water in short supply- this indicates obstacles for these industries.
• Profits and gains can be made by creating water features.
• Large fund injections are hard to secure.
• Growth is good on first half, and dries up in second half.