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Growing Need for Power Quality Drives Demand in Industrial UPS Markets

added: 31-03-2007

The demand for electricity has been on the rise worldwide, given the increase in population and the strong economic development of underdeveloped countries. However, supply has been unable to keep pace with the steep rise in demand, thereby resulting in power quality problems such as voltage fluctuations, spikes, harmonic disturbances and brownouts, among others.

Women's Buying Power Grows in Home Improvement

added: 31-03-2007

Scan the aisles of local home improvement stores and you may be surprised to see more women than men shopping for kitchen sinks, flooring and even chainsaws. According to industry experts, women's buying power is increasing in the home improvement sector, particularly in the outdoor power equipment market.

US: Help-Wanted Index Dips One Point

added: 30-03-2007

The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index — a key barometer of America's job market — dipped one point in February. The Index now stands at 31. It was 39 one year ago.

ICT drives 50% of EU growth

added: 30-03-2007

Public and private investment in information and communication technology (ICT) is bearing fruit, finds the Commission's annual progress report on i2010 – the digitally-led strategy for growth and jobs. Technology is fuelling innovation and productivity, and there are signs of fundamental change in markets and user behaviour, as Europe moves towards a knowledge-based economy.

Global Energy Industry Analysis and Trends

added: 30-03-2007

The global energy industry has seen a paradigm shift in terms of reconciling the dynamics of finite oil resources, spiraling energy demand, and the complex geopolitical currents within which oil and gas production strategies are determined.

Telecoms: Consumers have more choice but full potential of EU's internal market remains unexploited

added: 30-03-2007

European consumers continue to benefit from lower prices and innovative services as a result of good progress in the implementation of Europe’s telecoms rules.

US: Employer Costs for Employee Compensation in December

added: 30-03-2007

Employer costs for employee compensation averaged $27.54 per hour worked in December 2006, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Sweden Should Continue Reforms to Strengthen its Economy

added: 30-03-2007

Sweden should instil more competition in the public sector, cut red tape and liberalize labour markets if it is to meet the challenge of an ageing population and maintain its high standards of social welfare, according to a new OECD report.

Euro area unemployment down to 7.3% in February

added: 30-03-2007

Euro area (EA13) seasonally-adjusted unemployment stood at 7.3% in February 2007, compared with 7.4% in January. It was 8.2% in February 2006. The EU27 unemployment rate was 7.4% in February 2007, compared with 7.5% in January. It was 8.2% in February 2006.

Euro area: Domestic Demand and External Trade, the Two Engines of Growth

added: 30-03-2007

Domestic demand and external trade, the two engines of growth, have well performed in the fourth quarter, finds the Quarterly Report on the Euro Area. Overall, 2006 has been a very good vintage for the euro area, in terms of growth but also in terms of employment, with the creation of almost two million jobs.Prospects for 2007 remain favourable.

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