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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the Euro Area Increases Again in February 2010

added: 30-03-2010

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the Euro Area increased 0.7 percent and The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) remained unchanged in February.

Economic Sentiment Indicator Regains Momentum: March 2010

added: 30-03-2010

In March, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) improved significantly, reaching 99.6 (+2.0 points) in the EU and 97.7 (+1.8) in the euro area. After the pause recorded in February, the upward trend appears to have regained its momentum. The ESI is now close to its long-term average, albeit it will still require further improvement for the economic activity to reach its pre-crisis level.

Intuit Small Business Employment Index Shows Continued Growth in Hiring for March 2010

added: 30-03-2010

Small businesses continued to hire more employees in March, extending a trend that began in mid-2009. The monthly Small Business Employment Index from Intuit Inc., shows that employment for small businesses grew slightly more in March than in February.

Majority of Americans Believe Financial Reform a Top Priority for Congress and the President

added: 29-03-2010

Most Americans - 59 percent - believe Congress and the President need to reform our financial system now, according to a national poll commissioned by the Pew Financial Reform Project and conducted by a bipartisan team consisting of The Mellman Group and Ayres, McHenry & Associates.

Germany Should Focus on Innovation, Education and Competition to Ensure a Balanced Recovery

added: 29-03-2010

Innovation, education and more competition in the domestic market would help Germany emerge from the economic crisis with a stronger and more balanced economy. Labor market policy should now pave the way for necessary structural changes while fiscal policy needs a specific exit strategy with focus on consolidating public finances over the coming years. These are the key policy recommendations from the OECD’s latest Economic Survey of Germany.

Many Americans Slipping Back into Old Spending and Saving Habits

added: 29-03-2010

Americans are quickly shedding the financial and retirement concerns that were prominent throughout 2009 and are slipping back into their old spending and saving habits – taking fewer actions to cut spending and saving little to none, according to a recent study.

American Consumers Continue to Buy Natural, Despite Difficult Economy

added: 29-03-2010

According to Mintel’s latest report on green living, the environment remains a concern for the majority of Americans. More than one-third (35%) of survey respondents say they would pay more for ‘environmentally friendly’ products.

Tea Party Wants Government Job Creation: Bloomberg National Poll

added: 29-03-2010

"Tea Party" advocates, who are becoming a force in U.S. politics, want the federal government out of their lives, except when it comes to creating jobs, according to the Bloomberg National Poll, a quarterly survey of Americans.

American Express OPEN Small Business Monitor: Capital Investment and Hiring Plans Show Hints of Recovery

added: 28-03-2010

This spring, some hopeful signs are emerging among small business owners, who remain skittish about the overall economic climate. Nearly half (48%) plan to make capital investments in their businesses, up from 42% last fall and nearing spring 2008 levels (53%) when investment plans began a steady decline amid the worsening economy. In addition, more than one-quarter have plans to hire (28%), edging higher from fall 2009 (23%), according to the American Express OPEN® Small Business Monitor, a semi-annual survey of business owners now in its ninth year.

China: Industrial Profit Shot up From January to February 2010

added: 28-03-2010

From January to February, the industrial enterprises above designated size (all state-owned enterprises and non-state-owned enterprises with an annual sales over 5 million yuan, same as follow) reached 486.74 billion yuan, rose by 119.7 percent year-on-year.

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