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U.S. Employment Report: Employee Confidence Index Shows No Change in December 2009

added: 11-01-2010

The Spherion Employee Confidence Index showed no change in December, remaining at 49.1. The Index, which measures workers' confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, reveals that more workers are confident in the overall strength of the economy, despite slightly fewer reporting confidence in their personal employment situations.

Americans Call Innovation Key to Future U.S. Economic Success

added: 11-01-2010

The vast majority of Americans, 96 percent, believe that innovation is critical to the future success of the United States as a world economic leader, but they are concerned that the rising U.S. federal deficit will jeopardize the prosperity of future generations, according to a new national survey released by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®.

Euro Area Unemployment Rate up to 10.0% in November 2009

added: 10-01-2010

The euro area (EA16) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.0% in November 2009, compared with 9.9% in October. It was 8.0% in November 2008. The EU27 unemployment rate was 9.5% in November 2009, compared with 9.4% in October. It was 7.5% in November 2008. For the euro area this is the highest rate since August 1998 and for the EU27 since the start of the series (January 2000).

Euro Area GDP up by 0.4% and EU27 GDP up by 0.3% in the Third Quarter of 2009

added: 09-01-2010

Euro area (EA16) GDP increased by 0.4% and EU27 GDP by 0.3% during the third quarter of 2009, compared with the previous quarter, according to second estimates from Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In the second quarter of 2009, growth rates were -0.1% in the euro area and -0.3% in the EU27.

December 2009: Economic Sentiment Indicator Continues to Improve in December 2009

added: 08-01-2010

The Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) rose once again in December to 92.0 (+4.1 points) in the EU and to 91.3 (+2.5) in the euro area. It has improved in both areas for nine consecutive months since its trough in March 2009, though it still remains below its long-term average.

Consumer Electronics to Grow in 2010, According to CEA Forecast

added: 08-01-2010

The consumer electronics (CE) industry will generate more than $165 billion in U.S. shipment revenues this year, a slight increase from 2009, according to the semi-annual industry forecast released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®. CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro announced the forecast in his opening remarks at the 2010 International CES®, the world’s largest consumer technology trade show.

Global Automakers Will Increase Spending On New Technologies, Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Vehicles, Says KPMG Survey

added: 08-01-2010

In response to consumer demand, senior automotive executives are expected to increase their investment in new technologies to produce more environmentally-friendly, fuel-efficient vehicles, according to the 11th annual global automotive survey conducted by KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm.

Consumer Prices in OECD Area Rise by 1.3% in Year to November 2009

added: 08-01-2010

Consumer prices in the OECD area rose by 1.3% in the year to November 2009, compared with a rise of 0.2% in October 2009. Month-on-month, prices increased by 0.1% in November, unchanged from October 2009.

Monster Employment Index Dips in December 2009

added: 08-01-2010

The Monster Employment Index edged down four points in December, amid a relatively mild seasonal fall in online recruitment activity. On a year-over-year basis, the Index is now down 12 percent, the mildest rate of annual decline seen during the past 18 months indicating slight stability in underlying employer demand for workers at the end of the year.

Volume of Retail Trade Down by 1.2% in Euro Area in November 2009

added: 08-01-2010

In November 2009, compared with October 2009, the volume of retail trade fell by 1.2% in the euro area (EA16) and by 0.8% in the EU27. In October retail trade rose by 0.2% and 0.5% respectively.

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