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Ernst & Young Q3 2009 Oil and Gas Outlook

added: 28-07-2009

While little evidence exists to demonstrate marked increases in demand driven by an improving economy, general optimism and signs of recovery in key US indicators such as housing prices, car sales, business investment and consumer confidence have driven oil prices steadily higher over the past quarter, according to Ernst & Young's Americas Oil & Gas Center.

Bankruptcy and Restructuring Activity Increases 300 Percent Year-Over-Year

added: 28-07-2009

IntraLinks , the provider of critical information exchange solutions, also known as virtual datarooms, saw overall bankruptcy and restructuring activity increase 329 percent in the first half of 2009 compared to the previous year. IntraLinks was used in more than 70% of the top bankruptcy and restructuring situations in the first half of 2009.

China: Industrial Profits Kept Dipping in the First Half Year 2009

added: 28-07-2009

Industrial profits in 22 regions* realized 894.14 billion yuan in the first half year, declined 21.2 percent year-on-year, narrowed 3.4 percentage points over first five months.

Deloitte Study: While Struggling With Workforce Downsizing, Companies Prepare For a "Resume Tsunami"

added: 28-07-2009

In a new research report, Deloitte reveals that the ongoing economic downturn has added to the woes of human resources executives and top leaders who continue to struggle with talent-related issues. According to the research, while headcount reductions and other cutbacks remain prevalent, many surveyed executives are also beginning to sharpen their focus on retention and employee development initiatives so they can be prepared when the turnaround begins.

Industrial Price Index, a Leading Economic Indicator, Moves Into Positive Territory for First Time in 11 Months

added: 28-07-2009

The Journal of Commerce-Economic Cycle Research Institute index of global industrial prices moved into positive territory for the first time in almost a year in its most recent week, signaling an improvement in global demand for the raw materials that go into industrial production, The Journal of Commerce reported.

Small Business Confidence Rises for Second Consecutive Month in Spite of Cash Flow Concerns

added: 28-07-2009

Economic confidence among small business owners rose for the second consecutive month, although concerns about being able to pay their bills jumped significantly in July as measured by the latest Discover® Small Business WatchSM. The index rose to 82.1, up from 80.9 in June.

Small and Mid-Size Private Companies Indicate Preference for Separate Accounting Standards

added: 28-07-2009

A new Deloitte survey of more than 220 private company financial professionals indicates support for having separate accounting standards for private and public companies. And, with the International Accounting Standards Board's (IASB) just-released International Financial Reporting Standards for Small and Medium-Sized Entities (IFRS for SMEs), Deloitte expects more private companies to support separate accounting standards.

Monetary Developments in the Euro Area: June 2009

added: 28-07-2009

The annual rate of growth of M3 decreased to 3.5% in June 2009, from 3.7% in May 2009. The threemonth average of the annual growth rates of M3 over the period April 2009 - June 2009 decreased to 4.1%, from 4.6% in the period March 2009 - May 2009.

Hong Kong: The Best Market To Invest

added: 28-07-2009

Hong Kong's stock market will trend upward with high volatility in the second half of 2009, according to Mr. Liang (Michael) WEN, Chief Investment Officer of CSOP Asset Management Ltd. ("CSOP"), an asset management joint-venture between China Southern Fund Management Co. Ltd. and Oriental Patron Financial Group. Approved by the China Securities Regulatory Commission ("CSRC"), CSOP is the first overseas subsidiary company set up by a Chinese asset manager.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index™ (LEI) for the Euro Area Continues to Recover in June 2009

added: 28-07-2009

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index™ (LEI) for the Euro Area increased 1.5 percent in June to 95.9 (2004 = 100), following a 1.7 percent increase in May and a 1.6 percent increase in April. Seven of the eight components contributed positively to the index this month.

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