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Industrial Production Down by 0.3% in Euro Area and EU27 in November 2012

added: 14-01-2013

In November 2012 compared with October 2012, seasonally adjusted industrial production fell by 0.3% in both the euro area (EA17) and the EU27, according to estimates released by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In October production decreased by 1.0% and 0.8% respectively. In November 2012 compared with November 2011, industrial production dropped by 3.7% in the euro area and by 3.3% in the EU27.

Highest Proportions of Innovative Enterprises in Germany, Luxembourg and Belgium

added: 11-01-2013

In the EU27, 53% of enterprises from industry and services reported innovation activity between 2008 and 2010. Among the EU27 Member States, the highest proportions of enterprises with innovation activity were recorded in Germany (79% of enterprises), Luxembourg (68%), Belgium (61%), Portugal, Sweden and Ireland (all 60%), and the lowest in Bulgaria (27%), Poland (28%), Latvia (30%), Romania and Hungary (both 31%).

Study Finds CEOs Building Internal Strength to Counter Global Slowdown

added: 09-01-2013

Business leaders in London, New York, and Shanghai agree: In an environment of slow economic growth and limited opportunity for double digit business expansion, continuous improvement of internal capabilities is no luxury or fad. It’s a prerequisite for organizational survival. So finds The Conference Board CEO Challenge 2013, a report published today based on a survey of CEOs, presidents, and chairmen from the world’s leading companies.

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 11.8% in November 2012

added: 09-01-2013

The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.8% in November 2012, up from 11.7% in October. The EU27 unemployment rate was 10.7% in November 2012, stable compared with October. In both zones, rates have risen markedly compared with November 2011, when they were 10.6% and 10.0% respectively. These figures are published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.

Volume of Retail Trade up by 0.1% in Euro Area in November 2012

added: 08-01-2013

In November 2012 compared with October 2012, the volume of retail trade rose by 0.1% in the euro area (EA17) and by 0.2% in the EU27, according to estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In October retail trade fell by 0.7% in both zones. In November 2012, compared with November 2011, the retail sales index dropped by 2.6% in the euro area and by 1.3% in the EU27.

Industrial Producer Prices Down by 0.2% in Both Euro Area and EU27 in November 2012

added: 08-01-2013

In November 2012, compared with October 2012, the industrial producer price index fell by 0.2% in both the euro area (EA17) and the EU27, according to estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In October prices rose by 0.1% in both zones. In November 2012 compared with November 2011, industrial producer prices gained 2.1% in the euro area and 1.9% in the EU27.

Polk Expects 2013 U.S. New Vehicle Registrations To Reach 15.3 Million

added: 02-01-2013

New light vehicle registrations in the U.S. in 2013 are expected to rise 6.6 percent over 2012 levels to 15.3 million vehicles, according to Polk, a leading global automotive market intelligence firm. At the same time, Polk analysts forecast North American production volumes to increase to the 15.9 million unit range (an anticipated 2.4 percent increase from 2012), driven by an improving economy and capacity expansion in the region.

CareerBuilder's 2013 U.S. Job Forecast Points to a Better, But Still Cautious Hiring Environment

added: 31-12-2012

2013 is expected to usher in more jobs, but U.S. employers will continue to play it safe, according to CareerBuilder's annual hiring forecast. Twenty-six percent of hiring managers plan to add full-time, permanent employees in the New Year, up three percentage points over 2012. The study also points to heightened competition for high skill labor and improved compensation trends.

2013 IPO Survey: Fiscal Cliff Causes Uncertainty For 2013 IPO Outlook

added: 31-12-2012

2013 may finally be the turnaround year for the U.S. IPO market, according to a new survey of U.S. transaction attorneys conducted by KCSA Strategic Communications (www.kcsa.com), a leading integrated communications firm specializing in financial public relations, investor relations, social media and creative marketing services.

One Out of Six Employees in the EU27 was a Low-Wage Earner in 2010

added: 27-12-2012

The proportion of low-wage earners among employees amounted to 17.0% in 2010 in the EU27. This proportion varied significantly between Member States, with the highest percentages observed in Latvia (27.8%), Lithuania (27.2%), Romania (25.6%), Poland (24.2%) and Estonia (23.8%), and the lowest in Sweden (2.5%), Finland (5.9%), France (6.1%), Belgium (6.4%) and Denmark (7.7%).

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