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Mortgage Rates Dawdle Despite Jobs Report

added: 11-01-2007

Mortgage rates were flat this week even as concerns about inflation began to percolate. The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage remained at 6.24 percent. According to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large lenders, the 30-year fixed rate mortgages had an average of 0.23 discount and origination points.

European High-Yield Closes 2006 at Record High

added: 11-01-2007

Fitch Ratings says European high-yield issuance in 2006 reached a record volume of EUR42 billion, representing an increase of more than 61% on the EUR26bn issuance in 2005 (EUR29.3bn in 2004, EUR23.9bn in 2003), as debt funded acquisitions continue to meet demand in a liquid credit market supported by low default rates.

China, South Korea and Japan Will Continue to Monopolise the Li-ion Battery Market

added: 11-01-2007

As an energy source, the battery is one of the most important accessories for mobile phones. Nowadays, the Ni-Cd battery, which was born in black-white display mobile phone generation, has exited the market, and NI-MH battery also has little demand.

Worldwide Spending on Information Technology Will Reach $1.48 Trillion by 2010, IDC Says

added: 11-01-2007

Worldwide end users spent $1.16 trillion on information technology in 2006 and will increase IT spending at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3% to reach $1.48 trillion in 2010, a newly updated IDC forecast on worldwide vertical market IT spending reveals.

A Renewable Energy Roadmap for Europe

added: 11-01-2007

Climate change, increasing oil and fossil fuel dependence and rising energy prices: all these factors are rendering Europe increasingly vulnerable. The key to a sustainable future must involve renewable energies. As part of its Energy Policy for Europe, the European Commission has today put forward a proposal for a long-term Renewable Energy Roadmap.

European Commission sets out a new impetus for the internal energy market

added: 11-01-2007

The EU has clearly recognised that the internal energy market is the policy line that ensures fair prices to citizens and industries. At the same time, it guarantees that even smaller companies, for instance those that invest in renewable energy, have access to the energy market.

The leading index for Japan in November

added: 10-01-2007

The Conference Board reports today that the leading index for Japan increased 0.2 percent and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in November.

Landing the Right Job in a Hot Job Market

added: 10-01-2007

The job market has recovered from its early 2000 slump, and studies show that this is the tightest job market in years. A recent Harris Interactive survey of hiring managers and HR professionals has determined that 40% are planning to add full-time, permanent employees next year, and 81% expect to increase existing salaries.

Indonesian Clothing Exports Expanded

added: 10-01-2007

US clothing demand continues to grow. Sales through clothing, accessory stores, warehouse clubs and superstores were especially buoyant in the first nine months of 2006. US producers benefited as clothing output rose by 4.6% in the first ten months while the imposition of quotas against China slowed import growth. But imports of cotton bed linen from India, Pakistan and Brazil surged.

2006: a record year for Euronext’s cash and derivatives markets

added: 09-01-2007

Euronext, the largest pool of liquidity in Europe - Cash trading up 35%. Record number and capital raised by Initial Public Offerings – 142 new listings, including 57 on Alternext. Diversification of the product range – ETF trading up 99%, warrant & certificate trading up 64%.

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