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Holiday Retail Sales Will Rise, But More Slowly This Year

added: 08-11-2007

With consumers facing a host of pressures, retailers can expect 2007 holiday season sales growth to come in at least two percentage points below 2006 levels, according to Clear Thinking Group, LLC, a retailing/consumer products and industrial manufacturing consultancy headquartered here.

Private Equity Fundraising Reaches $263 Billion, Breaking Annual Record Set in 2006

added: 08-11-2007

U.S. private equity firms have broken last year's fundraising record with $263 billion raised in 364 private equity funds so far this year, according to industry newsletter Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst.

Global Warming Seen as a Problem That Needs to be Addressed Globally

added: 08-11-2007

A large majority of the public believes that global warming is a problem that must be addressed by industrial countries globally. However, a large majority also believes that the United States needs to take the lead when it comes to controlling greenhouse gases and pollution.

Consumers Managing Their Spending to Meet Household Expenses

added: 08-11-2007

More consumers are expecting to increase their spending next month according to the Discover® U.S. Spending MonitorSM, reversing a five-month trend that consistently showed consumers less willing to spend more.

Volume of Retail Trade up by 0.3% in Euro Area in September 2007

added: 07-11-2007

In September 2007, compared to August 2007, the volume of retail trade grew by 0.3% in the euro area (EA13) and by 0.4% in the EU27. In August retail trade remained stable in the euro area and increased by 0.3% in the EU27. In September 2007, compared with September 2006, the retail sales index gained 1.6% in the euro area and 3.5% in the EU27.

How American Families Rely on Credit Card Debt to Make Ends Meet

added: 07-11-2007

American families are using credit cards to bridge the gaps created by stagnant wages and higher costs of living and balances have grown dramatically since 1989, according to a new report published by Demos.

EU: Implementing the Renewed Consensus on Enlargement

added: 07-11-2007

The Commission adopted its annual strategy paper for the EU’s enlargement policy. It shows how the renewed consensus, agreed by EU leaders at their December 2006 Summit, is implemented. A carefully managed enlargement process continued in 2007. The Commission also reviewed the progress achieved in each candidate and potential candidate country. It concludes that there has been steady though uneven progress in the Western Balkans and the region continues to face major challenges. Turkey's accession process is on track, while there is a need to revitalise the reforms.

Industrial Producer Prices up by 0.4% in Both Euro Area and EU27 in September 2007

added: 07-11-2007

In September 2007 compared with August 2007, the industrial producer price index rose by 0.4% in both the euro area (EA13) and the EU27. In August, prices increased by 0.1% in both zones. In September 2007 compared with September 2006, industrial producer prices gained 2.7% in both the euro area and the EU27.

Social Capital Creates Jobs in Rural Europe

added: 07-11-2007

Involvement in social networks in rural Europe enhances economic development, promotes entrepreneurialism, aids social inclusion and creates jobs. This is the key finding of a new report Social capital and job creation in rural Europe published by the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound), the Dublin-based EU agency.

Employment gap Between Working-Age People With and Without Disabilities Continues

added: 07-11-2007

A dramatic 42 percent employment gap separates working-age people with and without disabilities in the workforce, Cornell University researchers reported today.

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