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Frost & Sullivan: Environment Policies and Virtualisation of Workplace Drive the Uptake of Web Conferencing Services in Europe
added: 03-12-2009

As companies look for ways to reduce their travel expenses while maintaining their productivity levels, web conferencing is becoming an engrossing topic in the European market. Hosted services are the dominant model in delivering web conferencing services to customers, as significant reduction in companies' capital expenditure (CAPEX) has spurred growth across the enterprise communication sector. Hosted services have gained popularity, as they do not require expensive in-house maintenance and upgrades.
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Asia's Bonds Markets Must Tackle Trio of Challenges, ADB Says
added: 03-12-2009

"Developing Asia's bond markets must overcome low liquidity, a narrow investor base and limited borrower access if they are to support sustainable economic development in the region," said Bindu N. Lohani, the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) Vice-President, Finance and Administration.
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Thirty-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Continues Rapid Fall
added: 03-12-2009

The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for 30-year fixed mortgages decreased seven basis points last week to 4.62 percent, down from 4.69 percent the week prior, according to the Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor, compiled by leading real estate Web site Zillow.com®. Rates for 15-year fixed mortgages fell four basis points to 4.19 percent from 4.23 percent, while 5-1 adjustable rate mortgages increased five basis points to 3.74 percent, from 3.69 percent the week prior.
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Consumer Prices in OECD Area Rise 0.2% in Year to October 2009
added: 02-12-2009

Consumer prices in the OECD area rose by 0.2 % in the year to October 2009, a positive rate for the first time since May 2009. Month-on-month, prices increased by 0.1% in October, after remaining stable in September 2009.
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US Online Holiday Giving to Exceed $4 Billion
added: 02-12-2009

Convio, Inc. estimates that US online giving to nonprofit organization will be more than $4 billion during the holiday season of 2009 as more than 111 million say they plan to give via the Internet this year. The North American Technographics® Omnibus Online Survey, Q4 2009 (US), a commissioned omnibus survey conducted by Forrester’s Technographics® on behalf of Convio, reveals that in the US more than 63% of online consumers plan to use the Internet to donate to charities of their choice during the upcoming holiday season, up from 51% in 2008.
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Banking Sector Seen as Needing More Regulation for Second Year
added: 02-12-2009

As the country’s economic troubles continue, one of the spotlights has been on the troubled banking sector. The question of what did they know and when did they know it has been asked by the American public and the reputation of the industry has slid because of this. Every year, Americans are asked to say what industries they believe should be more regulated by the government and which industries they find most honest and truthful. Needless to say, banks are now seen as needing more regulation and are not seen as trustworthy and honest as they once were.
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Euro Area Unemployment Rate Stable at 9.8% EU27 up
added: 02-12-2009

The euro area (EA16) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 9.8% in October 2009, the same as in September. It was 7.9% in October 2008. The EU27 unemployment rate was 9.3% in October 2009, compared with 9.2% in September. It was 7.3% in October 2008.
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Online Christmas Shopping to Cost British Businesses £1.4BN Per Week in Lost Wages
added: 02-12-2009

70% of UK workers admitted to shopping for Christmas presents online during work hours according to a new research by money saving website, VoucherCodes.co.uk. More shockingly, a fifth of the 3,000 people surveyed admitted to spending up to a staggering 10 hours a week searching and buying the perfect Christmas gifts online at work.
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62 Percent of Americans Plan to Donate More Than $25 to Charity This Holiday Season in Spite of Economic Downturn
added: 01-12-2009

In spite of the economic downturn, Americans are entering this holiday season willing to support charities in two ways, with 62 percent planning to dig deep into their own wallets to support charities and nearly 40 percent talking with others about donating to charity instead of buying them a gift, according to a new survey for the American Red Cross.
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Dow Jones Economic Sentiment Indicator Rises to 38.3 in November 2009
added: 01-12-2009

Increasingly positive media coverage of consumer spending contributed to a significant rise in the Dow Jones Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) in November. The ESI rose to 38.3, up from 36.9 in October.
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