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Industrial Producer Prices Down by 1.9% in Euro Area in November 2008

added: 07-01-2009

In November 2008 compared with October 2008, the industrial producer price index fell by 1.9% in the euro area (EA15) and by 2.1% in the EU27. In October, prices decreased by 0.8% and 1.1% respectively.

Bio-ethanol to Replace 10% of Fossil Fuel Transport Consumption by 2010

added: 07-01-2009

Asia is critically dependent on energy imports as they only produced 35% of their oil requirements in 2006. This makes the region very vulnerable to rises in energy prices and the last two years have brought hardship to many nations.

Did Online Stores Have Happy Holidays?

added: 07-01-2009

While the numbers are still coming in, initial signs aren’t great. In late November 2008, eMarketer lowered its online holiday sales forecast from 10% to 4% growth. But was that low enough?

Outlook Optimistic for 2009, ICR Survey Finds

added: 07-01-2009

According to a recent survey conducted by ICR / International Communications Research, not surprisingly 85% of U.S. adults described the state of the U.S. economy in 2008 as being worse than in 2007. However, Americans are optimistic for the new year, with 41% of adults surveyed believing that 2009 will turn out to be better than 2008.

UK: Retail Prices Exceed Wage Growth for Second Year Running

added: 07-01-2009

The VocaLink take home pay index has fallen dramatically in December to just 2.9%, the weakest increase since January 2008. Overall the average wage growth in 2008 rose by just 3.7% and for the second consecutive year the increase in retail prices has exceeded growth of take home pay. Prior to this inflation had not exceeded wage growth since 1995. The result of this trend is that the spending power of take home pay has fallen by over 1.0% on average over the last two years, forcing individuals to borrow or dip into savings in order to maintain their standard of living.

Global Equity Markets End 2008 on a Positive Note; Move Cautiously into 2009

added: 07-01-2009

Global equity markets rebounded in December, with 19 of the 21 emerging markets and 22 of the 25 developed markets posting gains during the month according to Standard & Poor's Index Services monthly global stock market review, The World by Numbers. For 2008, however, the 46 global equity markets that comprise the S&P Global Broad Market Indices lost a combined US$ 17.0 trillion as emerging markets fell 54.72% and developed markets dropped 42.72% for the year.

Economic Slump Weakens Pending Home Sales

added: 07-01-2009

After holding fairly stable for a year, pending home sales declined in the face of job losses and an eroding economy, according to the National Association of Realtors(R).

US Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment in November 2008

added: 07-01-2009

Unemployment rates were higher in November than a year earlier in 364 of the 369 metropolitan areas, lower in 4 areas, and unchanged in 1 area, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported. Twenty-three areas recorded jobless rates of at least 10.0 percent, while eight areas registered rates below 3.0 percent. The national unemployment rate in November was 6.5 percent, not season-ally adjusted, up from 4.5 percent a year earlier.

Industry Research Paper Predicts Seismic Change in the Current Hedge Fund Operational Model

added: 07-01-2009

Paladyne Systems, Inc., a leading solutions provider for the hedge fund industry, forecasts a significant shift in the way hedge funds will manage their infrastructure and operations in 2009. Paladyne predicts that hedge funds will aggressively explore and implement turn-key outsourcing strategies as a solution to the operational and cost challenges caused by the financial crisis and the reshaping of the prime brokerage landscape.

Mortgage Rates Hover Around 5.00%

added: 07-01-2009

Thirty-year mortgage rates increased slightly last week for the second consecutive week. The weekly average rates for 30-year fixed mortgages increased to 5.10 percent, up from 5.07 percent the week prior, according to the Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor, compiled by leading real estate Web site Zillow.com®.

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