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U.S. Import and Export Price Indexes in November 2007

added: 14-12-2007

The U.S. Import Price Index increased 2.7 percent in November, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported. The increase was the largest monthly advance since October 1990 and was led by a 9.8 percent rise in petroleum prices. Prices for U.S. exports rose 0.9 percent in November after a 0.8 percent increase the previous month.

OECD: Cost of Tackling Climate Change Should Be Shared More Fairly

added: 14-12-2007

Pension Funds had Banner Year

added: 14-12-2007

With pension funds making significant gains, fewer large employers face high degrees of financial risk because of pension liabilities, according to a Watson Wyatt analysis of FORTUNE 1000 companies that sponsored defined benefit pension plans in 2006. Despite recent market volatility in asset values and discount rates, pension funds are expected to again fare well when final 2007 numbers are known.

The Leading Index for Spain Increased 0.3 Percent

added: 14-12-2007

The Conference Board announced that the leading index for Spain increased 0.3 percent and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in October.

Mortgage Rates Rise After Tepid Jobs Report

added: 14-12-2007

Fixed mortgage rates reversed course, with the average conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate rebounding to 6.17 percent. According to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large lenders, the average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.36 discount and origination points.

EU Budget 2008: a Breakdown

added: 14-12-2007

In 2008, the EU budget will allocate EUR 11.1 billion (+18.3% from 2007) to boost the Union's competitiveness and EUR 46.9 billion (+3.1%) to foster prosperity and economic cohesion across Europe's regions.

Disruption in the U.S. Credit Markets to Create Some Favorable Valuation Opportunities for Buyers in 2008 U.S. M&A Fueled by Corporate and Cross-Border Activity

added: 14-12-2007

M&A activity in 2008 will be dominated by corporate and foreign buyers and the middle market will continue to be active, according to the Transaction Services group of PricewaterhouseCoopers.

2008 Outlook Stable for European Auto Industry

added: 14-12-2007

Fitch Ratings has said that the outlook for the European auto industry in 2008 remains stable, although risks remain. All but two car manufacturers rated publicly by Fitch have a Stable Outlook (Peugeot SA and Ford Otosan AS have Negative Outlooks).

European Financial Integration Report 2007

added: 13-12-2007

The European Commission has released its European Financial Integration Report (EFIR), an annual analysis of integration of the EU financial services sector. EFIR is a new step in the monitoring of European financial integration, merging in two former reports: the Financial Integration Monitor and the Single Market in Financial Services Progress Report.

EU Budget 2008: Biggest Share to Go on Boosting Economic Growth

added: 13-12-2007

In 2008, for the first time ever, the largest share of the EU budget - 45% of all EU spending – will go on measures to boost economic growth and greater cohesion in the EU-27. The move to spend more on competitiveness reflects Europe's commitment to prosper in a constantly evolving global economy, while ensuring stable support for farming. Agriculture will continue to receive over 40% of EU cash.

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