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While Small Businesses are Particularly Profitable, Banks Struggle to Satisfy These Customers

added: 06-11-2007

Banks struggle to satisfy small business customers, as these customers tend to be more difficult to please compared with the average retail banking customer, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Small Business Banking Study(SM).

Four in Five of All U.S. Adults Go Online

added: 06-11-2007

According to the latest Harris Poll, the number of adults who are online at home, in the office, at school, library or other locations continues to grow at a steady rate. In the past year, the number of online users has reached an estimated 178 million, a ten percent increase.

EU Competitiveness on a Growth Path

added: 06-11-2007

In 2006 the overall competitiveness performance of the EU economy improved considerably. The European Competitiveness Report 2007 underlines the central role that productivity plays as a source for growth over the long term and examines the contribution of the various economic sectors in economic developments and the role of policies, especially those covered by the microeconomic pillar of the Lisbon strategy, in improving performance.

Most Would Pay Higher Energy Bills to Address Climate Change Says Global Poll

added: 06-11-2007

Most people say they are ready to make personal sacrifices - including paying more for their energy - to help address climate change, according to a new BBC World Service poll of 22,000 people in 21 countries.

EU Shows Strong Growth of Productivity in 2006

added: 05-11-2007

The European Union in 2006 had its best economic performance since 2000 with a growth of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 3%. Productivity, measured by the increase of GDP per employee, grew strongly for the EU-27 with 1,5 %, compared to an annual growth rate between 2000 and 2005 of 1,2. Employment growth accelerated for the EU-27 by 1,6 %, whilst the average annual rise for the period 2000 until 2005 was 0,5 %.

US: Record High Crude Oil Prices and a Colder Than Expected Winter Could Result in a Perfect Storm to Drive Record Winter Home Heating Costs

added: 05-11-2007

In the wake of record gasoline prices during the past year, the recent upward spiral in crude oil prices mean consumers must now face significantly higher heating bills this winter, according to IBISWorld.

UK: Take Home Pay Increases but Long-Term Wage Growth Remains Weak

added: 05-11-2007

The VocaLink take home pay index reveals a slight increase of 0.3% in the level of take home pay in October. While not enough to lift persistent weak pay growth for the year, it is an improvement after September saw the biggest month on month drop since May.

US Employment Situation in October 2007

added: 05-11-2007

Nonfarm payroll employment rose by 166,000 in October, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.7 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported. Job gains occurred in professional and business services, health care, and leisure and hospitality. Manufacturing employment continued to decline, and construction employment was little changed.

US Employment Cost Index in September 2007

added: 05-11-2007

Total compensation costs for civilian workers increased 0.8 percent from June to September 2007, seasonally adjusted, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported.

US Broadband Access Booming

added: 05-11-2007

The number of broadband lines in the United States grew to 82.5 million in 2006, from 51.2 million in 2005, according to the Federal Communications Commission.

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