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Commodity Markets Posted Substantial Gains in 2010's Final Month; Physical Asset Outlook Remains Robust Amongst Investors in 2011

added: 14-01-2011

Commodity markets were markedly higher in December as fundamental supply and demand characteristics strengthened and the global macroeconomic outlook improved. Each commodity in the index appreciated over the course of the month.

Industrial Production up by 1.2% in Euro Area in November 2010

added: 13-01-2011

In November 2010 compared with October 2010, seasonally adjusted industrial production rose by 1.2% in the euro area (EA16) and by 1.4% in the EU27. In October production grew by 0.7% and 0.4% respectively.

Gartner Says Worldwide IT Spending to Grow 5.1 Percent in 2011

added: 13-01-2011

Worldwide IT spending is forecast to total $3.6 trillion in 2011, a 5.1 percent increase from 2010, according to the latest outlook by Gartner, Inc. In 2010, worldwide IT spending totaled $3.4 trillion, up 5.4 percent from 2009 levels.

Investment Slowdown Weakens OECD GDP Growth in the Third Quarter of 2010

added: 13-01-2011

Real GDP in the OECD area grew by 0.6% in the third quarter of 2010, down from the 0.9% of the previous quarter. Capital formation contributed 0.2 percentage point to overall growth, down from the 0.5 percentage point recorded in the second quarter. Private consumption was the main contributor, adding 0.4 percentage point to overall growth; while stockbuilding contributed 0.3 percentage point. For the third consecutive quarter, net exports dragged down GDP growth (by 0.3 percentage point in the third quarter of 2010).

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Japan in November 2010

added: 13-01-2011

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Japan decreased 0.6 percent and The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) decreased 0.2 percent in November.

CEO Confidence Increases in the Final Quarter of 2010

added: 13-01-2011

The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence™, which had declined in the third quarter, bounced back in the final quarter of 2010. The Measure now reads 62, up from 50 in the previous quarter (a reading of more than 50 points reflects more positive than negative responses).

Kronos Retail Labor Index™ Shows Retailers Hired Late for 2010 Holiday Season

added: 13-01-2011

Kronos® Incorporated announced the January release of the Kronos Retail Labor Index™, a family of metrics and indices that analyze the relationship between the demand and supply sides of the labor market within the U.S. retail sector, and provide a distinct and early indicator of the overall state of the economy. The January report includes data for December 2010.

Global Survey of Senior Business Executives Finds Latin America Most Optimistic Region in 2011

added: 12-01-2011

Confidence levels are higher in Latin America than in any other part of the world, with the region leading the way in business optimism into the new year, according to a global survey of 5,700 senior executives by Grant Thornton International Ltd.

U.S. Base Salary Increases for Healthcare Employees in 2011 Lag Other Industries

added: 12-01-2011

U.S. healthcare employees can expect an average base salary increase of 2.6 percent in 2011, according to a new Hay Group survey released. That’s up from base salary increases of 2.3 percent reported in 2010 and slightly below increases of 2.8 percent reported across all industries for 2011.

2011 Real Estate Trends Exposed in IRR-Viewpoint from Integra Realty Resources

added: 12-01-2011

Integra Realty Resources, Inc. (Integra) just released its 2011 IRR-Viewpoint, the industry’s annual compendium of real estate valuation, trends and forecasts. This year’s report provides thorough data and analysis on local, national and international market conditions for nine industry sectors, including office, retail, multifamily, industrial, lodging, and green building properties throughout the United States, Mexico, Japan and Canada.

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