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added: 20-11-2007

This week will see the likelihood of another US interest rate before the end of the year decided.

ROME I: time for European Parliament to Demonstrate Commitment to Better Regulation

added: 20-11-2007

ESBA once again voiced the serious concerns of its members regarding the European Commission's proposal for a Regulation on the law applicable to contractual obligations in civil and commercial matters (Rome I).

Electronic Payments Make Holiday Shopping Safer, More Secure

added: 20-11-2007

With holiday spending expected to top $470 billion, the National Retail Federation predicts more than 70 percent of shoppers will primarily use electronic payments for their holiday purchases. Whether using a debit or credit card this holiday season, electronic payments provide a safe, reliable and convenient form of payment that benefits both consumers and merchants.

Credit Unions Are Good for Their Members and the Economy

added: 20-11-2007

Financial observers confirm what 2.1 million credit union members in Wisconsin already know: that the not-for-profit financial institutions owned by members provide a financial lifeline for people from all walks of life: from working people to small business owners to people with modest incomes.

Fraud Hits E-Commerce for $3.6 Billion

added: 20-11-2007

US e-commerce will lose $3.6 billion to fraud in 2007, up 20% over 2006, according to a CyberSource survey.

CEE ICT industry is dominated by three countries – Poland, the Czech Republic, and Hungary

added: 20-11-2007

Due to the vast end-user base, the Central and Eastern European (CEE) information and communication technology (ICT) industry has not managed to keep pace with customer demand despite its rapid development since 2002.

Consumer Confidence in the Internet is on the Rise in U.S. and Japan

added: 20-11-2007

In the U.S., respondents who view the Internet as currently being "very safe" increased from 45 percent in February 2007 to 53 percent in August 2007. Similarly, U.S. respondents who believe the Internet will be much safer in the next six months increased from 26 percent in February to 32 percent in August.

Rising Energy Costs Dampen Holiday Spending Plans

added: 20-11-2007

Rising costs of gasoline and home heating are putting pressure on consumers to cut back on their holiday spending plans, according to data from the eighth annual survey on holiday spending conducted by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA).

Biofuels Offer Worldwide Potential

added: 20-11-2007

Diminishing oil reserves and soaring crude oil prices are driving global interest in the potential for renewable sources of fuel. Initiatives to establish viable technologies and markets for "green fuels" are currently growing the interest in biofuels – ethanol and biodiesel.

GDP in the OECD Area Rose by 0.9% in the Third Quarter of 2007

added: 19-11-2007

Gross domestic product (GDP) in the OECD area rose by 0.9% in the third quarter of 2007, higher than in the previous quarter, according to preliminary estimates.

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