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US: Fatal Occupational Injuries in 2006

added: 10-08-2007

There were 5,703 fatal work injuries in the United States in 2006, down slightly from the revised total of 5,734 fatalities in 2005. The rate of fatal work injuries in 2006 was 3.9 per 100,000 workers, down from a rate of 4.0 per 100,000 in 2005.

The Leading Index for Japan Increased 1.3 Percent

added: 10-08-2007

The Conference Board reports that the leading index for Japan increased 1.3 percent and the coincident index remained unchanged in June.

US: Mass Layoffs in the Second Quarter 2007

added: 10-08-2007

In the second quarter of 2007, there were 1,249 mass layoff events that resulted in the separation of 238,721 workers from their jobs for at least 31 days, according to preliminary figures released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Manufactured Home Market Sheltering Storm, Establishing Growth Over Next Four Years

added: 10-08-2007

The manufactured home market, toppled by low unit shipments, low unit placements, and low average unit prices, is expected to undergo a rebuilding period, posting a one percent increase to $6.0 billion by 2011, according to Manufactured (Mobile) Homes in the U.S., a new report from market research publisher SBI, a division of MarketResearch.com.

Businesses Maintaining High Level of Cash

added: 10-08-2007

The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) 2007 Liquidity Survey has found that U.S. businesses are maintaining high levels of cash and a significant percentage (36%) are building their cash positions. More than a quarter (27%) expect their organizations to increase their short-term balances over the next year. Stockpiling cash is a sign that businesses are unwilling to invest in acquisitions, capital improvements, and expansion due to uncertainty about economic and business conditions.]

Volume and Dollars Suggest 2007 IPOs to Top Record 2006 Growth

added: 10-08-2007

The U.S. looks set for another record year of Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) based on companies in registration in the first half of 2007, according to the new Ernst & Young U.S. IPO Pipeline Report. As of June 30, 97 companies were registered to raise a total of $18.2 billion through IPOs.

Emerging Markets Continue to Outperform Developed Markets in July 2007

added: 10-08-2007

Standard & Poor's announced that emerging market returns outpaced developed market returns in July. According to Standard & Poor's global stock market review, The World By Numbers, emerging equity markets rose 4.53% for the month versus a 2.02% loss for developed equity markets. Looking at the 12-month period ending in July, emerging market returns continue to remain strong with a 53.94% gain, more than double the developed markets gain of 21.52%.

Online Shoppers Listen to Word-of-Mouth

added: 10-08-2007

While it is common knowledge that consumers use their ears to help make purchase decisions — by listening to the advice of others — they continue to regularly use their eyes, according to BIGresearch's "Simultaneous Media Usage Study 10" report.

Euro Area MFI Interest Rate Statistics: June 2007

added: 09-08-2007

In June 2007 the majority of average euro area MFI interest rates on new deposits were higher compared with the previous month. Most average euro area MFI interest rates on new loans increased, while new loans to households for consumption purposes were lower compared with the previous month.

European Market Correction - Fundamentals Robust Despite Weakening Liquidity

added: 09-08-2007

Fitch Ratings says in a new report "Market Correction: When Liquidity Matters" that European market fundamentals remain robust despite weakening investor appetite.

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