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Fourth quarter of 2006 EU25 current account deficit 4.8 bn euro

added: 07-05-2007

According to the latest revisions, the EU25 external current account recorded a deficit of 4.8 billion euro in the fourth quarter of 2006, compared with a deficit of 24.0 bn in the fourth quarter of 2005 and a deficit of 20.5 bn in the third quarter of 2006.

Annual inflation in the OECD area rises to 2.4% in March 2007

added: 07-05-2007

In the OECD area, consumer prices rose by 2.4% in the year to March 2007, compared with 2.1% in the year to February 2007. On a monthly basis, the price level rose by 0.6% in March 2007 after 0.3% between January and February 2007.

Contingent Workforce to Grow Sharply Over Next Two Years to 10% of U.S. Employment

added: 07-05-2007

The contingent workforce is expected to grow strongly to 10% of the entire U.S. workforce within two years, with pharmaceutical, biotech and retail sectors experiencing the largest growth in temporary and contract workers, according to a new report from Staffing Industry Analysts.

India IT Industry Grows by 31% in 2006, Projected to Cross 100 B USD in 2011

added: 06-05-2007

The Indian IT/ITeS industry clocked INR 1,98,477 Crore of revenue in 2006, up by an impressive 31% over 2005. With equal drives from exports revenue and domestic IT spending, the Indian IT industry has been able to keep up with the momentum it gained since 2003.

Confidence Up Among Administrative and Clerical Workers in First Quarter 2007

added: 06-05-2007

The Administrative and Clerical Employee Confidence Index, a measure of worker confidence in the overall economy and their personal employment prospects, rose nearly two points from 54.9 in the fourth quarter of 2006 to 56.8 in the first quarter of 2007, according to the latest Spherion(R) Employment Report survey conducted by Harris Interactive(R) on behalf of Spherion Corporation.

TNS Reports Record Breaking Number of Millionaires in the USA

added: 06-05-2007

The number of U.S. millionaire households has risen to a record high of 9.3 million as of mid-2006. Among those millionaires who have Internet access, online trading has jumped 45 percent over the last five years, to 32 percent.

Global IT Market Predictions Robust

added: 05-05-2007

Growing concerns about the possibility of an economic slowdown have led to speculation about the impact such an event might have on the ICT industry. Acknowledging that a downside scenario can be constructed, John Gantz, Chief Research Officer at IDC, reminds industry watchers that an upside scenario, based on historical trends, is equally feasible.

Consumers Believe They May Have Been a Victim of Credit Card Fraud

added: 05-05-2007

Market Strategies, Inc. announced key findings from its 2007 MSInsight(R): Financial Services study of nearly 1,000 consumers concerning key issues impacting the financial services industry. Among many of the key findings uncovered by this comprehensive study, MSI found that 23% of consumers believe they may have been a victim of credit card fraud.

Lawn & Garden Market Hits $24 Billion

added: 05-05-2007

After peaking in 2003 and 2004 when growth rates were cruising at between 4% and 5%, the U.S. lawn and garden market virtually stagnated in 2006 at roughly $24 billion in sales.

Southeast Asian Electricity Meters Market: Increasing Demand from Small and Large Power Consumers

added: 05-05-2007

Increasing demand from small and large power consumers is essentially driving sales of both single phase and three phase meters. Approximately 5 million electricity meters are bought and sold in Southeast Asia annually. High economic growth is responsible for much of the demand in this market.

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