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US Consumer Price Index in February 2009

added: 19-03-2009

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.5 percent in February, before seasonal adjustment, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported. The February level of 212.193 (1982-84=100) was 0.2 percent higher than in February 2008.

US Real Earnings in February 2009

added: 19-03-2009

Real average weekly earnings fell by 0.3 percent from January to February after seasonal adjustment, according to preliminary data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor.

Protectionist Measures Show Worrisome Rise Since Beginning of Financial Crisis

added: 19-03-2009

Since G-20 leaders signed a pledge in November 2008 to avoid protectionist measures, several countries, including 17 of the G-20, have implemented 47 measures that restrict trade at the expense of other countries, a new World Bank study shows.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for Germany Declined 2.2 Percent in January 2009

added: 19-03-2009

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index™ (LEI) for Germany declined 2.2 percent and The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index™ (CEI) decreased 1.4 percent in January.

Most People in USA and Largest European Countries Oppose Bailouts of Banks, Insurance Companies and Car Manufacturers

added: 19-03-2009

A new multinational Financial Times/Harris Poll finds that most Americans and Europeans in most of the five largest European countries are opposed to their governments using their taxpayers’ money to bail out banks, insurance companies and car manufacturers. However, majorities in the United States (51%), Britain (56%), France (65%), and Germany (55%) support government bailouts of the construction industry.

Consumer Credit Scores Rise in All Geographies and Age Groups During February 2009

added: 19-03-2009

Credit Karma, a pro-consumer credit score tracking and management service, released its U.S. Credit Score Climate Report with trend data for February 2009. During the November 2008 to February 2009 time period, Credit Karma saw an increase in credit scores across all geographies and age groups. 39% of consumer credit scores have gone up, 29% have gone down, and 32% remained the same. Of the scores that increased, the average credit score rose 14 points during the time period. Of the scores that decreased, the average credit score dropped 14 points.

Companies Making Extensive Changes to Executive Pay

added: 18-03-2009

The number of companies that froze salaries and added clawback policies to their executive pay programs has jumped sharply during the past three months, according to a new survey by Watson Wyatt. This update to a December 2008 survey also found that many companies plan to slash funding for annual bonuses and reduce the value of long-term incentive (LTI) awards.

Reputation Risk Management Is on the Rise in U.S. and European Corporations

added: 18-03-2009

A growing number of major global companies are investing substantial resources to manage their reputation risk and have increased their efforts to do so over the last three years, according to a new report from The Conference Board, the global business research and membership organization.

US Producer Price Index in February 2009

added: 18-03-2009

The Producer Price Index for Finished Goods advanced 0.1 percent in February, seasonally adjusted, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported.

London Property Prices Increase Despite Economic Slowdown

added: 18-03-2009

House prices in prime areas of London increased by 0.94% in February, the fourth successive month of rises, according to Primelocation.com's monthly house price index.

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