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Euro Area Balance of Payments: January 2011

added: 22-03-2011

In January 2011 the seasonally adjusted current account of the euro area recorded a deficit of EUR 0.7 billion. In the financial account, combined direct and portfolio investment recorded net outflows of EUR 7 billion (non-seasonally adjusted).

Euro Area Investment Fund Statistics: January 2011

added: 22-03-2011

In January 2011, the amount outstanding of shares/units issued by euro area investment funds other than money market funds was EUR 10 billion lower than in December 2010. This decrease was due to a decline in share/unit prices, which was partly offset by net issues of shares/units.

Fitch: Japanese Earthquake Will Shape EMEA Nuclear Power Generation Prospects

added: 21-03-2011

Fitch Ratings says that the safety issues around the Japanese nuclear plants affected by the 11 March earthquake and tsunami will result in additional scrutiny of new nuclear plant proposals in the EMEA region. Furthermore, negative public perceptions of the industry will also likely influence public policy across EMEA on existing nuclear operations and the permitting of new plants that are currently under review for approval. As a result, Fitch believes these developments may adversely affect the future credit profiles of nuclear plant sponsors and technology providers.

Euro Area External Trade Deficit 14.8 bn euro in January 2011

added: 21-03-2011

The first estimate for the euro area (EA17) trade balance with the rest of the world in January 2011 gave a 14.8 bn euro deficit, compared with -9.7 bn in January 2010. The December 2010 balance was -0.5 bn, compared with +3.2 bn in December 2009. In January 2011 compared with December 2010, seasonally adjusted exports rose by 3.6% and imports by 5.3%.

Obama's Ratings Slip a Little as Those Who Think Country Is on the Wrong Track Increase by 8 Points

added: 21-03-2011

The latest Harris Poll finds that President Obama's positive job rating has slipped for the second month running. In January he recorded his best rating (44%) since 2009, but it edged downwards to 42% in February and 39% now. The public's rating of Congress has also slumped, with fully 90% of all adults now giving it a negative rating, compared to 86% in February and 84% in January.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for France in January 2011

added: 21-03-2011

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for France increased 0.9 percent and The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) increased 0.1 percent in January.

Improving U.S. Economy Drives Growth in Home-Based Businesses, After-Hours Worker and Telecommuter Households, IDC Says

added: 21-03-2011

Despite the difficult conditions that have characterized the U.S. economy over the past three years, the number of home-based businesses and corporate home offices has continued to increase. According to a recent International Data Corporation (IDC) forecast, the home office market will add nearly 2 million home-based businesses and more than 3 million corporate home office households between 2011 and 2015.

Office Depot Small Business Index Reveals Positive Expectations for the Economy and Optimism for Business Growth in 2011

added: 21-03-2011

Office Depot, celebrating 25 years as a leading global provider of office supplies and services, announced the results of its latest Office Depot Small Business Index – a monthly survey commissioned to gauge the economic trends of small businesses in America.

Econohomes Study Shows Local Investors Are Healing the Residential Housing Market

added: 21-03-2011

Econohomes, the leading online source for wholesale investment properties, released the findings of its 2010-2011 Real Estate Investor Report. This in-depth study underscores the importance of small, local investors in healing the U.S. residential housing market. The report finds strong demand from smaller, part-time, local investors for distressed REO properties priced under $50,000. Econohomes surveyed the buying patterns of more than 17,000 investors across the country.

Pension Reforms Must Deliver Affordable and Adequate Benefits, Warns OECD

added: 20-03-2011

Recent reforms will still be insufficient to cover increased pension costs in the future, despite increases in retirement ages in half of OECD countries, according to a new OECD report.

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