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US: Mass Layoffs in March 2008

added: 24-04-2008

In March, employers took 1,571 mass layoff actions, 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.

Total Amount Invested in China's VC Industry Grows 125% Year-on-Year

added: 24-04-2008

Zero2IPO Group, a leading integrated service provider in China's venture capital and private equity industries, announced recently that China's VC industry remained at a relatively high level of development with funds raised and amount invested increasing substantially during the first quarter of 2008. In terms of exit strategy, both entrepreneurs and venture capitalists also made significant achievements.

EU Must Tackle the Issues of Global Warming, Human Rights, Immigration and Enlargement

added: 23-04-2008

US Job Market: Jobs at Risk for Offshoring

added: 23-04-2008

An economy plagued by uncertainty is refueling debates over the impact of offshoring U.S. jobs. Which jobs are at risk? Are more companies planning to displace American workers? And what are the short-term and long-term effects of sending jobs overseas on the growth and stability of the U.S. job market?

Industrial New Orders up by 0.6% in Euro Area in February 208

added: 23-04-2008

In February 2008 compared with January 2008, the euro area (EA15) industrial new orders index grew by 0.6%. In January the index grew by 2.2%. In the EU27 new orders remained stable in February 2008 and fell by 1.0% in January. Excluding ships, railway & aerospace equipment industrial new orders decreased by 0.3% in the euro area and by 0.5% in the EU27. In February 2008 compared with February 2007, industrial new orders increased by 9.9% in the euro area and by 9.2% in the EU27. Total industry excluding ships, railway & aerospace equipment grew by 7.2% in the euro area and by 6.3% in the EU27.

Asian Bond Markets: Volatility on the Rise

added: 23-04-2008

The most immediate and visible fallout from the global credit market turmoil has been an increase in volatility in emerging East Asian bond markets, says a new report issued by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

US: Home Sales Up 24.5 Percent from February

added: 23-04-2008

Home sales in March rose from February totals with the onset of spring, although consumer confidence continues to affect market activity. According to the latest report, total home sales (which include single-family and condominiums) were up 24.5 percent in March 2008 to 8,509 sales compared to February 2008 sales of 6,832; sales were down 29.5 percent from March 2007 totals of 12,075.

Bank Bailouts Continue

added: 23-04-2008

The list of banks rescuing and recapitalising themselves shows no sign of stopping. Last week we saw $US7 billion deals for US banks like Washington Mutual, Wachovia Corp and JP Morgan. This week we saw Ohio bank, National City flog up to $US7 billion (perhaps a bit more) of new shares (and severely dilute existing shareholders). Citigroup sold $US6 billion in so-called hybrid stock that qualify as debt and equity.

The Leading Index for Germany Declined 0.9 Percent in February 2008

added: 23-04-2008

The Conference Board announced that the leading index for Germany declined 0.9 percent and the coincident index increased 0.1 percent in February.

US: Existing-Home Sales Slip in March 2008

added: 23-04-2008

Existing-home sales edged down in March, remaining within a narrow range of sales activity that has persisted since last September, according to the National Association of Realtors(R).

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