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added: 07-03-2007

The annual IT confidence survey by Eurocom Worldwide, the global PR network, in association with its member-agencies across Europe, has reported that certain jobs will continue to move to low-cost centres such as China and India.

Solar energy can reduce greenhouse gases

added: 07-03-2007

Solar energy has the power to reduce greenhouse gases and provide increased energy efficiency, says a scientist at the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory, in a report published in the March issue of Physics Today.

U.S. agricultural equipment industry generates over $82 billion in economic activity

added: 07-03-2007

The U.S. agricultural equipment industry generates over $82 billion in economic activity and is responsible for nearly 250,000 jobs in all 50 states, and industry exports represent a major source of revenue for U.S. manufacturers, according to a study released by three major off-road equipment industry associations.

Restaurant Industry a Cornerstone of U.S. Economy

added: 07-03-2007

The American dream is alive and well in the nation's restaurant industry, which continues to be a cornerstone of the American economy even as other U.S. industries face major hurdles to their sustainability and growth.

Carbon-Dioxide Emissions in Europe: Buildings Responsible

added: 07-03-2007

Climate Change is the EU's top priority according to the European Commission and Member States are committed to cutting down on CO2 emissions to meet the Kyoto Protocol targets. Despite all the efforts, Member States keep on wasting a significant part of their energy due to inefficiency and buildings are responsible for 40% of Europe's total carbon-dioxide emissions.

Uncertainty Surrounding Natural Gas and Oil Prices - Top Concern For Energy Executives in 2007

added: 07-03-2007

Accounting, tax and business advisory firm Grant Thornton LLP announced that, according to its 2007 Survey of Upstream U.S. Energy Companies, the top concern among energy executives is the uncertainty of natural gas and oil prices in the near future.

Russian Retail Lending Up 91% in 2006

added: 06-03-2007

According to an Alfa-Bank analysis entitled "Mortgage growth as an accelerator of retail lending", the Russian retail lending market grew 91% in 2006 to $78.4 bln, equal to 8% of GDP. Within this figure, the highest growth rates were demonstrated by mortgage lending.

Volume of retail trade down by 0.1% in euro area

added: 06-03-2007

In January 2007, compared to January 2006, the volume of retail trade fell by 0.1% in the euro area (EA13) and rose by 1.4% in the EU27. Compared to December 2006, the retail sales index decreased by 1.0% in the euro area and by 0.9% in the EU27.

Euro area and EU25 GDP up by 0.9%

added: 06-03-2007

Euro area (EA12) and EU25 GDP both grew by 0.9% in the fourth quarter of 2006, compared to the previous quarter, according to first estimates released by Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the European Communities. In the third quarter of 2006, growth rates were +0.6% in both the euro area and the EU25.

Private Equity Real Estate Funds Raise $60 Billion in 2006

added: 06-03-2007

According to data compiled by Private Equity Real Estate, the leading magazine covering the global real estate investment industry, private equity real estate funds have raised a total of $59.5 billion in 2006, far surpassing the $37 billion raised in 2005.

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