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Euro Area Balance of Payments in March 2009

added: 26-05-2009

In March 2009 the working day and seasonally adjusted current account of the euro area recorded a deficit of EUR 6.5 billion. In the financial account, combined direct and portfolio investment showed net inflows of EUR 71 billion.

Lower Import Duties and Rising Customer Demand to Boost Russian Electronics Manufacturing Market

added: 26-05-2009

Russia has been looked upon as an unfavourable market for electronics manufacturing by foreign electronics manufacturers in the past. This negative perception has been in spite of the country's cost-competitive advantages as well as its growing domestic market. However, liberalisation coupled with heightened demand from key end-user segments such as consumer electronics is aiding the growth of the electronics manufacturing market in Russia.

GDP in the OECD Area Fell by a Record 2.1% in the First Quarter of 2009

added: 25-05-2009

Gross domestic product (GDP) in the OECD area fell by 2.1% in the first quarter of 2009, the largest fall since OECD records began in 1960, according to preliminary estimates, and followed a fall of 2.0% of GDP in the previous quarter.

RICS Global Commercial Property Survey Q1 2009

added: 25-05-2009

The pace of decline in capital values accelerated in the first quarter with countries in both Western Europe and Emerging Europe hit by price falls, says RICS' Global Property Survey.

Mobile Consumers Prepared to Support Green Initiatives

added: 25-05-2009

The results of a recent consumer survey conducted in North America by ABI Research suggest that nearly half of those mobile consumers surveyed are somewhat likely or very likely to be influenced by suppliers’ green credentials when purchasing services or devices.

American Airlines and HP Survey Shows Bigger Connection Between Travel and Technology in 2009

added: 25-05-2009

What do tech-savvy frequent flyers want most? The desire to stay connected via Wi-Fi topped the technology requests, according to a new study conducted by American Airlines and HP.

US Regional and State Employment and Unemployment in April 2009

added: 25-05-2009

Regional and state unemployment rates were little changed in April. Twenty-one states recorded over-the-month unemployment rate decreases, 18 states and the District of Columbia registered rate increases, and 11 states had no rate change, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported.

US Mass Layoffs in April 2009

added: 25-05-2009

Employers took 2,712 mass layoff actions in April that resulted in the separation of 271,226 workers, seasonally adjusted, as measured by new filings for unemployment insurance benefits during the month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported.

Tootoomart Analyzes Online Shopping Habits

added: 25-05-2009

More than 60% of the net-surfers purchase on Internet twice every month. The weekly peak time of online shopping is mainly on business days.

New York Employee Confidence Index Increases for Two Consecutive Months

added: 25-05-2009

The New York Employee Confidence Index increased 1.4 points to 43.0 in April, according to the latest Spherion(R) Employment Report. The monthly survey of New York workers, conducted by Harris Interactive(R) on behalf of Spherion Corporation, indicates that fewer workers believe the economy is getting weaker, however, fewer workers are confident in their ability to find a new job.

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