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added: 21-09-2007

The worldwide video game market is expected to grow to $47 billion in 2009, up from $33 billion in 2006, according to DFC Intelligence.

Online Recruitment Activity Edged Up in 21 of 28 Top U.S. Metro Markets in August

added: 21-09-2007

Online job availability rose in 21 of the top 28 U.S. metro markets in August, reflecting a modest rise in online recruitment activity across a majority of major U.S. markets at the onset of the fall hiring season, according to the Monster Local Employment Index.

U.S. Leading Index Decreased 0.6 Percent

added: 21-09-2007

The Conference Board announced that the U.S. leading index decreased 0.6 percent, the coincident index increased 0.1 percent and the lagging index increased 0.3 percent in August.

Mortgage Rates Inch Upward

added: 21-09-2007

Fixed mortgage rates were slightly higher this week, with the average conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate rising to 6.32 percent. According to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large lenders, the average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.34 discount and origination points.

Construction Output Stable in the Euro Area in July 2007

added: 20-09-2007

In the construction sector, seasonally adjusted production remained stable in the euro area (EA13) and fell by 0.1% in the EU27 in July 2007, compared with the previous month. In June, production grew by 0.5% in the euro area and by 0.6% in the EU27.

OECD: Faster Economic Integration Key to stronger European Growth

added: 20-09-2007

US: Consumer Price Index in August 2007

added: 20-09-2007

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.2 percent in August, before seasonal adjustment, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported. The August level of 207.917 (1982-84=100) was 2.0 percent higher than in August 2006.

EC plan for energy sector shake-up lacks clout on regulation

added: 20-09-2007

UEAPME, the European craft and SME employers' organisation, was left with mixed feelings by the European Commission's "third legislative package" to increase competition and foster the creation of a workable internal market for energy.

European Banks Favour Further Integration of Retail Banking Markets

added: 20-09-2007

At the Hearing on Retail Financial Services by the European Commission, the European Banking Federation (EBF) reiterated its conviction that there are numerous benefits to be gained from the integration of European retail financial markets.

EU must wake up to agrofuel warnings

added: 20-09-2007

Friends of the Earth Europe accused the European Union of ignoring key warnings about the environmental and social problems of agrofuels – also called biofuels. The environmental group today published a list of recent cautions from prominent organisations and launched an email campaign urging the public to write to their politicians.

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