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U.S. Productivity and Costs: the First Quarter of 2011

added: 03-06-2011

Nonfarm business sector labor productivity increased at a 1.8 percent annual rate during the first quarter of 2011, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. The gain in productivity reflects increases of 3.2 percent in output and 1.4 percent in hours worked. (All quarterly percent changes in this release are seasonally adjusted annual rates.) From the first quarter of 2010 to the first quarter of 2011, output increased 3.2 percent while hours rose 1.9 percent, yielding an increase in productivity of 1.3 percent.

China: Industrial Profits Went up from January to April 2011

added: 03-06-2011

From January to April, the industrial profits of enterprises above designated size achieved 1,486.9 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 29.7%.

Economic Activity in the Manufacturing Sector Expanded in May 2011

added: 03-06-2011

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in May for the 22nd consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 24th consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®.

Fixed Mortgage Rates Continue Downward Slide

added: 03-06-2011

Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey®, which showed fixed-rate mortgages declining for the seventh consecutive week to new lows amid continuing weak economic and housing data. The 30-year fixed averaged 4.55 percent and the 15-year averaged 3.74 percent.

Majority of U.S. and U.K. Execs Say Corruption Still Hampers Ability to Expand, Do Business in Some Countries: KPMG Poll

added: 02-06-2011

While a majority of U.S. and U.K. compliance executives say bribery and corruption remains part of doing business in some countries, most companies have not abandoned operating in such places; instead they have chosen to take precautions that include improved internal controls, enhanced due diligence and employee training, according to a new KPMG International poll.

Investors Expect Global Economic Growth with Best Prospects in Emerging Markets and Commodities

added: 02-06-2011

In a global survey of 800 institutional investors and corporate executives, 86% believe there are significant opportunities for growth in financial markets, but a strong majority of respondents – 58% – think that there are major downside risks preventing them from taking advantage of those opportunities, according to a BNY Mellon-sponsored survey conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit.

Oil and Gas Industry Optimistic About Growth

added: 02-06-2011

Against a backdrop of renewed global corporate confidence, oil and gas (O&G) companies anticipate growth in 2011, according to Ernst & Young's Capital Confidence Barometer. Of the 60 O&G industry respondents, 37% are focused on growing the company organically by adding projects and properties; 46% are actively looking to grow inorganically through mergers and acquisitions.

Monetary Developments in the Euro Area: April 2011

added: 02-06-2011

The annual growth rate of M3 decreased to 2.0% in April 2011, from 2.3% in March 2011. The threemonth average of the annual growth rates of M3 over the period February 2011 - April 2011 stood at 2.1%, compared with 2.0% in the period January 2011 - March 2011.

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 9.9% in April 2011

added: 01-06-2011

The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 9.9% in April 2011, unchanged compared with March. It was 10.2% in April 2010. The EU27 unemployment rate was 9.4% in April, compared with 9.5% in March. It was 9.7% in April 2010.

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® Declines in May 2011

added: 01-06-2011

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, which had improved in April, decreased in May. The Index now stands at 60.8 (1985=100), down from 66.0 in April. The Present Situation Index decreased to 39.3 from 40.2. The Expectations Index declined to 75.2 from 83.2 last month.

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