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Americans Say Innovation is Key to Our Prosperity and Express Concern About Our Future Innovation Leadership

added: 18-06-2009

Americans believe that innovation leadership is important, but they are concerned about American innovation in a more competitive international environment, according to a new survey released by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®. Forty-three percent said remaining the innovation leaders of the world is most important to our future success. This compares to military leadership (14 percent), economy size (23 percent) and having the dollar continue to be the world’s de facto currency (11 percent).

Economic Survey of Italy 2009

added: 18-06-2009

Italy is facing a difficult period. The economy is in a sharp recession, mainly because of external developments linked to the global financial crisis, and there is great uncertainty about the strength and timing of the recovery.

US Producer Price Index in May 2009

added: 18-06-2009

The Producer Price Index for Finished Goods increased 0.2 percent in May, seasonally adjusted, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported. This rise followed a 0.3-percent advance in April and a 1.2-percent decrease in March. At the earlier
stages of processing, prices received by producers of intermediate goods rose 0.3 percent following a 0.5-percent decline a month earlier, and the crude goods index climbed 3.6 percent after rising 3.0 percent in April.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index™ for Korea Increased 2.1 Percent in April 2009

added: 18-06-2009

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index™ (LEI) for Korea increased 2.1 percent and The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index™ (CEI) increased 0.6 percent in April.

Euro Area External Trade Surplus 2.7 bn euro in April 2009

added: 17-06-2009

The first estimate for the euro area (EA16) trade balance with the rest of the world in April 2009 gave a 2.7 bn euro surplus, compared with +2.2 bn in April 2008. The March 2009 balance was +1.8 bn, compared with -2.3 bn in March 2008. In April 2009 compared with March 2009, seasonally adjusted exports fell by 1.3% and imports by 2.7%.

Construction Output Up by 0.6% in the Euro Area in April 2009

added: 17-06-2009

In the construction sector, seasonally adjusted production increased by 0.6% in the euro area (EA16) and by 0.7% in the EU27 in April 2009, compared with the previous month. In March, production rose by 0.6% and by 0.1% respectively.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index™ for Spain Increased 0.2 Percent in April 2009

added: 17-06-2009

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index™ (LEI) for Spain increased 0.2 percent. The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index™ (CEI) decreased 0.5 percent in April.

Small Businesses Want Local Government Support in the Form of Tax Breaks, Fewer Regulations

added: 17-06-2009

While the majority of small businesses would recommend their geographic location to others, they also say their local government could do much more to support them. Seven out of 10 businesses responding to the latest Ouch Point survey from Opinion Research Corporation, an infoGROUP company, say tax breaks would be the most effective measure, followed by "cutting red tape."

Ernst & Young: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Key to the Global Economic Recovery

added: 17-06-2009

Ernst & Young LLP released a report during the Detroit Economic Club's National Summit that highlights the vital importance of entrepreneurship and innovation in today's economy. At a time when business leaders are struggling to balance short-term survival with long-term demand for growth, innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset is essential.

Financial Markets Crisis Impacts All Classes

added: 17-06-2009

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