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The Leading Index for France Increased by 0.1 Percent in August 2007

added: 18-10-2007

The Conference Board reports that the leading index for France increased by 0.1 percent and the coincident index increased by 0.2 percent in August 2007.

US Real Earnings in September 2007

added: 18-10-2007

Real average weekly earnings rose by 0.1 percent from August to September after seasonal adjustment, according to preliminary data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor.

US Consumer Price Index in September 2007

added: 18-10-2007

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 percent in September before seasonal adjustment, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported. The September level of 208.490 (1982-84=100) was 2.8 percent higher than in September 2006.

OECD Countries’ Tax Burdens Back Up to 2000 Historic Highs

added: 17-10-2007

The average tax burden in OECD countries, measured as the ratio of tax to gross domestic product (GDP), is back up to the same levels as in 2000 after a brief reduction between 2001 and 2004, according to figures in the latest edition of the OECD’s annual Revenue Statistics publication.

Dogpile Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Search Engines for a Second Consecutive Year

added: 17-10-2007

For a second consecutive year, Dogpile ranks highest among search engines in satisfying residential Internet service subscribers with primary search, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2007 Residential Online Service Customer Satisfaction Study.

Consumers Worldwide Would Switch to Energy Providers That Help Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

added: 17-10-2007

Nearly nine out of 10 consumers worldwide said they would switch to energy providers that offer products and services that help reduce the level of greenhouse gas emissions, according to a study on climate change released by Accenture.

EU: Tackling Poverty Requires Integrated Solutions

added: 17-10-2007

The European Commission called for a renewed commitment to social justice by proposing a new, holistic approach to tackling poverty and promoting inclusion of people furthest from the labour market. While the EU strategy for growth and jobs is showing good results, Europe needs to do more to realise its full potential and achieve greater social justice and economic cohesion. The new strategy for 'active inclusion', which is taking shape through a wide-ranging public consultation, is a key element of the European Social Agenda.

US: Workplace Injury and Illness in 2006

added: 17-10-2007

Nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses among private industry employers in 2006 occurred at a rate of 4.4 cases per 100 equivalent full-time workers - a decline from 4.6 cases in 2005. Similarly, the number of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses reported in 2006 declined to 4.1 million cases, compared to 4.2 million cases in 2005. These findings were reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of the U.S. Department of Labor.

Euro Area Balance of Payments and International Investment Position in the Second Quarter of 2007

added: 17-10-2007

The current account of the euro area balance of payments (b.o.p.) recorded a deficit of EUR 1.4 billion in the second quarter of 2007. Deficits were recorded for the group of “other countries” (i.e. non G-10 countries outside the European Union), Japan, the EU institutions and Switzerland. By contrast, the main surpluses were with the United Kingdom and the countries that joined the European Union in 2004 and 2007, while the current account balance with the United States was close to zero.

CFOs Place Credit Crisis Blame on Lenders and Brokers

added: 17-10-2007

American companies view mortgage brokers and lenders as the primary culprit for the subprime mortgage mess, according to a recent survey of CFOs conducted by Financial Executives International (FEI) and Baruch College's Zicklin School of Business.

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