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EU to Request New WTO Consultations on Indian Wine and Spirits Taxes

added: 22-09-2008

The EU will request WTO consultations with India on its domestic tax regime for spirits and wines. The request follows a similar WTO panel in 2007, also on India's wines and spirits duties, which was suspended when India changed some elements of its law.

Fitch: Good First Half for Asian Banks but Outlook Dims

added: 22-09-2008

Fitch has reviewed the key trends for banks in Asia, ex-Japan and found that they have remained generally good - for the most part, banks in Asia achieved good levels of profitability, stable or improving asset quality and adequate or strong capitalisation.

Small Business Owners: a Negative Outlook for the US Economy

added: 22-09-2008

The National Small Business Association released a mid-year report that compiles recent survey and poll data to provide a snapshot of how small business is dealing with the current economic slowdown. The result: a negative outlook for the U.S. economy with the overwhelming majority of small-business owners (79 percent) anticipating a flat economy or recession in the coming year.

Emerging Market Leader Reacts to Massive Bailout Plan Announced by U.S. Government

added: 22-09-2008

Market increases and the announcement by the U.S. government to undertake a major bailout plan to restore confidence in the world financial system, prompted a rare comment from Alexander Mirtchev, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Kazakhstan Sustainable Development Fund, Kazyna. Dr. Mirtchev provided thoughts on what the suspension of an unfettered free-market in the United States could mean for emerging economies, including Kazakhstan.

US Regional and State Employment and Unemployment in August 2008

added: 22-09-2008

Regional and state unemployment rates were mostly higher in August. Overall, 44 states and the District of Columbia recorded over-the-month unemployment rate increases, 5 states registered decreases, and 1 state had no change, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported.

Renewable Energy Industry in Scotland

added: 22-09-2008

The development of renewable energy in Scotland has come forward in technical, economic, and political terms during the opening years of the 21st century. The natural resource base for renewables is exceptional by European, and even global standards.

Americans Willing to Risk Family's Financial Security to Save Money in Tough Times

added: 21-09-2008

Most Americans are feeling a pinch in their wallets these days, and the recent turmoil in the financial markets is only making matters worse. If you are one of the millions of Americans who is struggling to make ends meet, you are probably searching for places to trim the family budget.

Top 50 U.S. Web Properties for August 2008

added: 21-09-2008

comScore, Inc.released its monthly analysis of U.S. consumer activity at the top online properties for August 2008 based on data from the comScore Media Metrix service. The Olympics and the U.S. Presidential campaign were the main drivers of Internet activity during the month, resulting in strong gains at politics, sports, news and humor sites. The start of another academic year resulted in growth at education and retail – consumer goods sites.

Mintel Expects Strong "Sin Stock" Markets During Economic Downturn

added: 21-09-2008

A five-star restaurant might be out of the question, but a nice bottle of wine at home? Definitely. In spite of—or maybe because of—tough economic times, many Americans are clinging to their smallest, most indulgent pleasures.

Twenty-Million U.S. Telephone Households are Wireless-Only, Nielsen Reports

added: 21-09-2008

A new study from The Nielsen Company says that more than 20 million U.S. telephone households (17 percent) are wireless substitutors - homes without landlines that rely solely on a mobile phone for their home telecommunications.

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