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Consumers Want Green Vehicles to Offer More Than Fuel Savings

added: 09-03-2010

While interest in alternative vehicles may be growing, consumers do not see ‘green’ as the only purchasing factor and are demanding more from automakers, according to an Accenture study.

U.S. Employment Situation in February 2010

added: 08-03-2010

Nonfarm payroll employment was little changed (-36,000) in February, and the unemployment rate held at 9.7 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Employment fell in construction and information, while temporary help services added jobs. Severe winter weather in parts of the country may have affected payroll employment and hours; however, it is not possible to quantify precisely the net impact of the winter storms on these measures.

Monster Employment Index Rises Sharply in February 2010

added: 08-03-2010

The Monster Employment Index rose by ten points in February, as employers resumed hiring activity after January’s seasonal lull. The long-term growth rate turned positive, with the Index up 2 percent year-on-year, for the first time since December 2007 suggesting some improvement in the underlying demand for labor.

Venture Capitalists See Resurgence in Investment Levels This Year, With a Clear Focus on Greentech Sector

added: 08-03-2010

Coming off a year that saw severely diminished venture investment and deal volume in 2009, the venture capital community appears optimistic that a rebound will occur this year, with a prominent focus on the greentech sector, according to a recent survey by the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm KPMG LLP.

A Statistical Perspective on Women and Men in the EU27

added: 08-03-2010

How much higher is the life expectancy for women than for men, and what is it expected to be in 2030? Is the unemployment rate for women higher than for men? And what about the employment rate? What are the differences between women and men in their use of the internet - sending e-mails, reading on-line newspapers, doing internet banking or checking work opportunities?

Small and Midsized Industrial Manufacturing CFOs Reveal Their Top Concerns of 2010

added: 08-03-2010

Prime Advantage, the leading buying consortium for midsized industrial manufacturers, announced the findings of its Group CFO Survey, revealing the top financial concerns of its member companies’ CFOs in 2010.

Workplace Social Dialogue Essential in Bringing European Companies out of the Recession

added: 07-03-2010

Six out of ten employees (63%) are covered by a recognised institution of employee representation, according to Eurofound's Second European Company Survey of 27,000 public and private companies across Europe. The survey paints a positive picture of robust practices of workplace social dialogue, but also point to limitations and to important differences across Europe.

Euro Area MFI Interest Rates Statistics: January 2010

added: 06-03-2010

In January 2010 the average MFI interest rates on new deposits and loans showed mixed developments. Almost all the average MFI interest rates on outstanding amounts of deposits and loans further decreased.

2011 Budget: Focus on Youth and Economic Recovery

added: 05-03-2010

Without enough money, the EU 2020 strategy risks turning into "another vague scoreboard for the Member States", the EP Budgets Committee warned on Thursday when adopting its priorities for the 2011 budget. According to the committee, next year's budget should focus on youth, research and recovery from the economic crisis.

U.S. Consumer Confidence Heats Up Again in March, According to RBC Index

added: 05-03-2010

Consumer confidence levels rallied this month after taking a tumble in February, according to the RBC CASH (Consumer Attitudes and Spending by Household) Index. Buoyed by consumers' upbeat evaluations of their current economic condition and their positive outlook for the job market, the RBC Index for March stands at 58.2, an 18.8 point increase from February's 39.4 reading.

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