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US Import And Export Price Indexes in January 2009

added: 19-02-2009

The U.S. Import Price Index declined 1.1 percent in January, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported, following decreases in each of the previous five months. In contrast, export prices rose for the first time in six months, advancing 0.5 percent in January.

Stimulus Bill Spending Shuts Out Small Business

added: 19-02-2009

President Barack Obama's stimulus bill offers $499 billion in new government spending. The bill contains no specific provisions to direct even one dollar of those funds to America's 26 million small businesses.

GDP in the OECD Area Fell by a Record 1.5% in the Fourth Quarter of 2008

added: 19-02-2009

Gross domestic product (GDP) in the OECD area fell by 1.5% in the fourth quarter of 2008, the largest fall since OECD records began in 1960, according to preliminary estimates.

Merrill Lynch Fund Manager Survey Finds Chinese Economic Optimism Fuelling Improved Growth Outlook

added: 19-02-2009

Fresh optimism over China's growth prospects has led to a marked improvement in economic sentiment globally, according to the Merrill Lynch Survey of Fund Managers for February.

U.S. Auto Industry: Four out of Five Americans to Keep Current Cars Longer Than Planned

added: 19-02-2009

The US recession has not only hit the home, it has hit the garage. A new study by DriverSide.com and Kelton Research shows that more than four out of every five US car owners now plan to keep their current car longer, due to the bad economic climate.

Fitch: Buybacks to Stay on Hold at EMEA Capital Goods Companies

added: 19-02-2009

Fitch Ratings says that share buyback programmes at large European capital goods companies are likely to stay on hold in 2009 as companies strive to preserve their cash in view of the uncertain outlook for their end markets and the global economy.

Venture Capital Investment Outside the U.S. Up 5% to $13.4 Billion in 2008 as More Money Goes to Energy, New Regions

added: 19-02-2009

Venture capitalists continued to seek out investment opportunities outside the United States in 2008 as they put more than $13.4 billion to work in 1,416 deals for emerging companies in Europe, Israel, Mainland China and India last year, according to Dow Jones VentureSource.

Rebalancing the World Economy: OECD Development Co-operation Report 2009

added: 19-02-2009

The 2009 Development Co-operation Report calls upon the international community to stand by its commitment to fight poverty and promote economic development in poor countries. Donor countries should see development co-operation as a strategic part of successful - and stable - globalisation, benefiting all sides. And emerging economies must assume responsibility for their share of the partnership.

Despite Global Economic Crisis, 47% of China Suppliers Expect Double-Digit Growth in 2009

added: 19-02-2009

China's suppliers remain optimistic about sales growth prospects in 2009, with 47% of executives expecting sales growth of 10% or more in 2009. This is according to a survey conducted by Global Sources'Chief Executive China magazine early this month.

Mobile Customers Predict Significant Rise in Mobile TV and Video Usage by 2010

added: 19-02-2009

QuickPlay Media revealed the results of an independent Market Tools survey focused on mobile TV and video consumption in the UK. On a positive note the research revealed consumers are confident in the uptake of mobile TV and video, with 74 percent of respondents expecting an increase in usage by 2010.

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