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Global Energy Industry Analysis and Trends

added: 30-03-2007

The global energy industry has seen a paradigm shift in terms of reconciling the dynamics of finite oil resources, spiraling energy demand, and the complex geopolitical currents within which oil and gas production strategies are determined.

Telecoms: Consumers have more choice but full potential of EU's internal market remains unexploited

added: 30-03-2007

European consumers continue to benefit from lower prices and innovative services as a result of good progress in the implementation of Europe’s telecoms rules.

US: Employer Costs for Employee Compensation in December

added: 30-03-2007

Employer costs for employee compensation averaged $27.54 per hour worked in December 2006, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

Sweden Should Continue Reforms to Strengthen its Economy

added: 30-03-2007

Sweden should instil more competition in the public sector, cut red tape and liberalize labour markets if it is to meet the challenge of an ageing population and maintain its high standards of social welfare, according to a new OECD report.

Program Trading Averaged 32.0 Percent of NYSE Volume during Mar. 19-23

added: 30-03-2007

The New York Stock Exchange today released its weekly program-trading data submitted by its member firms. The report includes trading in all markets as reported to the NYSE for Mar. 19-23.

Euro area unemployment down to 7.3% in February

added: 30-03-2007

Euro area (EA13) seasonally-adjusted unemployment stood at 7.3% in February 2007, compared with 7.4% in January. It was 8.2% in February 2006. The EU27 unemployment rate was 7.4% in February 2007, compared with 7.5% in January. It was 8.2% in February 2006.

Euro area: Domestic Demand and External Trade, the Two Engines of Growth

added: 30-03-2007

Domestic demand and external trade, the two engines of growth, have well performed in the fourth quarter, finds the Quarterly Report on the Euro Area. Overall, 2006 has been a very good vintage for the euro area, in terms of growth but also in terms of employment, with the creation of almost two million jobs.Prospects for 2007 remain favourable.

EU real agricultural income per worker up by 3.8%

added: 30-03-2007

EU27 real agricultural income per worker rose by 3.8% in 2006, after decreasing by 7.2% in 2005. This increase results from a reduction in agricultural labour input (-2.6%), and a growth in real agricultural income (+1.1%).

Southeast Asian Growth to Ease in 2007

added: 30-03-2007

Economic growth in Southeast Asia is projected to slow a little to 5.6% in 2007, due mainly to a softening in some major export markets, according to the 2007 edition of ADB's flagship annual economic publication, Asian Development Outlook (ADO).

South Asia's Growth to Remain Strong in 2007-2008

added: 29-03-2007

South Asia’s economic growth is expected to moderate to 7.7% in 2007 and rise slightly to 8% in 2008. Tight monetary policy measures taken by several countries in the region in 2006 are expected to dampen consumption while investment and growth in developed countries ease, according to a major ADB report.

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