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EU: Commission Adopts Changes To Mitigate Consequences Of Financial Turmoil

added: 17-10-2008

The European Commission has adopted amendments to accounting standards, with the unanimous support of Member States. The changes to the accounting standards are intended to mitigate the consequences of the recent turbulence in financial markets. These amendments ensure that EU companies have the same flexibility as their American competitors to reclassify assets held-for-trading into the held-to-maturity category.

US Small Business Owners Losing Confidence in Social Security

added: 17-10-2008

When it comes to Social Security, two-thirds of small business owners in this country want the opportunity to manage their own accounts, according to a new survey conducted by Harris Interactive and commissioned by ING DIRECT's ShareBuilder 401k.

Higher Food and Energy Prices Are a Burden

added: 17-10-2008

Nearly two-thirds (60%) of people in a new 26-nation poll commissioned by the BBC World Service say they are feeling the burden of recent rises in the cost of food and energy. They say that the rising cost of food, and of fuel and electricity costs, has affected them and their family "a great deal."

Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Post Biggest Increase in 21 Years

added: 17-10-2008

Mortgage rates soared this week, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate jumping more than one-half percentage point to 6.74 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.

Climate Change: Projections Show EU On Track To Meet Kyoto Emission Targets

added: 17-10-2008

The EU and most member states are on track to deliver on their Kyoto Protocol commitments for reducing or limiting emissions of greenhouse gases, the Commission's annual progress report on emissions shows.

New York: Employee Confidence Dips as Concern About Job Availability and Employer's Future Grow

added: 17-10-2008

The New York Employee Confidence Index decreased 2.4 points to 47.7 in September, 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, found that, contrary to August's report, more workers are concerned about job availability, and the future of their current employer.

European Commission Provides €15 Million For Emergency Food Aid In The Horn of Africa

added: 17-10-2008

The European Commission has adopted a new emergency funding decision of €15 million for food assistance in the Horn of Africa. The decision aims at saving lives and relieving suffering in one of the world's most vulnerable regions.

Americans' Confidence in Their Leaders Declines Sharply

added: 17-10-2008

80% of Americans believe that the U.S. faces a leadership crisis today - up from 77% in 2007 and 65% in 2005 - according to poll results just released by the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Merriman River Group.

EU: Emergency Services In Poland Now Receive Caller's Location For 112 Mobile Calls

added: 17-10-2008

The European Commission closed an infringement case against Poland for the lack of availability of caller location after the Polish authorities confirmed that it has been available for calls to the European emergency number 112 since 30 June. Under EU rules, Member States must ensure that operators provide emergency centres with the location of people calling 112 from fixed or mobile phones.

Lingering Confusion Around the Digital Television Transition

added: 17-10-2008

A new Consumer Reports poll has found that millions of Americans who will be affected by the digital television (DTV) transition remain confused about how it will impact them and what they need to do to prevent losing television programming.

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