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China’s Major Economic Indicators in January and February 2011

added: 14-03-2011

In the first two months of 2011, the total value added of the industrial enterprises above designated size was up 14.1 percent year-on-year, or 0.6 percentage point higher than that in December 2010.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Korea: January 2011

added: 13-03-2011

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Korea increased 1.3 percent and The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) increased 0.3 percent in January.

US Regional and State Employment and Unemployment in January 2011

added: 12-03-2011

Regional and state unemployment rates were generally unchanged in January. Twentyfour states recorded unemployment rate decreases, 10 states registered rate increases, and 16 states and the District of Columbia had no change, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Thirty-nine states and the District of Columbia posted unemployment rate decreases from a year earlier, 9 states reported increases, and 2 states had no change. The national jobless rate fell by 0.4 percentage point between December 2010 and January 2011 to 9.0 percent, 0.7 point lower than in January 2010.

Deloitte Survey: More than Two-Thirds of Companies Planning Divestitures by 2013

added: 11-03-2011

More than two-thirds of business professionals surveyed recently believe their companies are likely to attempt at least one divestiture - if not more - in the next three years, according to a survey from Deloitte about divestitures.

KPMG: Addressing Tax Issues Critical for Financial Services Industry

added: 11-03-2011

As financial services leaders re-examine their businesses in light of regulatory and policy changes, several tax developments stand out as critical if they are to successfully manage their growth, according to tax specialists at KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm.

Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Stabilize

added: 11-03-2011

Mortgage rates showed little change this week, with the benchmark conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate now 5.04 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey. The average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.42 discount and origination points.

Health Care Reform Bill Will Increase Medicare Benefits, Yet 70% of Seniors Surveyed Think The Law Reduces Them

added: 11-03-2011

A survey of 460 seniors 65 and older revealed that 70% believe the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) will reduce their Medicare benefits, despite the fact that the bill does not cut Medicare benefits and instead adds some, including a yearly free checkup and other free preventive care services.

Gallup-Healthways 2010 Well-Being Index Shows Americans’ Views of Their Work Environments Declining

added: 11-03-2011

Workplace satisfaction in the U.S. has continued to decline over the past three years, according to the city and state data from The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index™ (WBI).

Majority of US Private Companies Have Identified Workforce Skill Gaps

added: 10-03-2011

With their renewed optimism about the economy and intention to focus on strategic growth over the next 12 months, US private-company CEOs are making talent management a top priority. The majority (51%) of Trendsetter chief executives say that they need to fill certain skill gaps to meet their business objectives over the next one to two years, while 49% believe they have the right skills in place.

Deloitte CFO Study: Capital Becoming Competitive Differentiator for Large Companies as Refinancing Bubble Looms

added: 10-03-2011

The split between cash-rich businesses and those in need of capital has set the stage for a bifurcated economy, with growing challenges for small- and medium-sized companies, finds the Deloitte study "A Tale of Two Capital Markets."

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