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Homeowners Don't Know the Type of Mortgage They Have

added: 27-03-2007

Bankrate, Inc. released a new Bankrate.com poll which found that more than three in ten homeowners (34%) do not know what type of mortgage they own. Furthermore, 28% of those surveyed worry about how they will afford their payments.

US: Multifactor productivity trends in 2005

added: 26-03-2007

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of the U.S. Department of Labor reported multifactor productivity data output per combined units of labor and capital inputs for 2005.

Microsoft's Entry Transforms European IP Telephony Markets

added: 26-03-2007

Business telephony is evolving beyond the simple private branch exchange (PBX). Currently, it encompasses a suite of new capabilities which include conferencing, collaboration, messaging and mobility. 'Software-as-a-service' and network-based communication capabilities are gaining significant mind-traction. The entry of Microsoft into this arena is set to revolutionise the European enterprise telephony markets.

OECD: principles for private sector role in infrastructure projects

added: 26-03-2007

OECD countries have approved new principles to help governments in working with private sector partners to finance and bring to fruition major infrastructure projects in areas of vital economic importance such as transport, water and power supply and telecommunications.

Water Policy: Member States must do more to achieve good water quality

added: 26-03-2007

The European Commission published a report on the performance of Europe Union Member States in implementing the Water Framework Directive. The aim of the directive is to achieve a good level of water quality for all rivers, lakes, estuaries, coastal waters and groundwater in the European Union by 2015.

Further Potential for Growth of Consumer Finance in Europe

added: 26-03-2007

In a report published on the key European consumer lending markets, Fitch Ratings said that the sector has become a strategic growth area for banks and specialist lenders.

US and China: Two Largest Broadband Markets in the World

added: 26-03-2007

With the United States and China the two largest broadband markets in the world — with 54.6 million and 46.6 million broadband households, respectively — there were approximately 250 million broadband households worldwide at the end of 2006.

Tough Year for U.S. Auto Stocks

added: 26-03-2007

With automobile manufacturers' stock prices slightly underperforming the broad S&P 1500 stock index so far in 2007, Standard & Poor's Equity Research Services believes that this sub-industry is in for a rough ride throughout the year.

EU consumers willing to pay for better animal welfare

added: 26-03-2007

EU consumers are willing to make an extra effort to buy animal welfare friendly products, even if this means changing where they shop or paying more for goods, according to a Eurobarometer survey on attitudes to animal welfare. The report shows, however, that citizens feel they lack the necessary information to distinguish between products on animal welfare grounds.

U.S. Commercial Credit Card Spending at $1.2 Trillion in 2010

added: 26-03-2007

With a focus on migrating small business purchases to plastic, the commercial credit card business is expected to continue its robust growth, with spending topping $1.2 trillion in 2010, according to Corporate Credit Cards in the U.S., a new report from market research firm Packaged Facts.

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