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EU: Small Business Act Will "Have A Significant Positive Effect On The Environment For SMEs"

added: 05-12-2008

SMEs are crucial to Europe's economy, providing over 100 million jobs. In view of the current financial market crisis, the European Council must confirm that it will formally approve the Small Business Act and make its provisions binding, say MEPs in a resolution put forward by the EPP-ED and Socialist groups.

Financial Fears Grow, But Cooler Heads Prevail...

added: 05-12-2008

New research from the Principal Financial Well-Being IndexSM reveals an inverse relationship between fear and basic financial behavior. While financial well-being concerns continue to escalate, Americans are "digging in their heels" and staying the course when it comes to their retirement savings.

The Leading Index for the U.K Declined 1.7 Percent in October 2008

added: 05-12-2008

The Conference Board announced that the leading index for the U.K declined 1.7 percent, and the coincident index increased 0.1 percent in October.

Investors Expressed Some Concerns About the Current Volatile Market

added: 05-12-2008

In a recent survey conducted by SogoTrade, the $3 per trade online brokerage, 62 percent of active investors expressed some concerns about the current volatile market, but just 17 percent said they are sitting on the sidelines waiting for signs to reenter. Fully 20 percent said in the current volatile market environment they are both "excited and enjoying the action," and only 1 percent expressed that they would "probably never own a stock again."

Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Fall Further

added: 05-12-2008

Mortgage rates dipped again this week, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate falling from 5.97 percent to 5.92 percent. According to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey, the average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.37 discount and origination points.

Monster Employment Index Declines in November 2008

added: 05-12-2008

The Monster Employment Index fell seven points in November, as further economic uncertainty and workforce reductions continued to weigh on U.S. online recruitment activity. Year-over-year, the Index is now down 22 percent, with U.S. online job availability at its lowest level since 2004.

EU: €1 Billion Budget Facility For Rapid Response To Soaring Food Prices In Developing Countries

added: 05-12-2008

The European Parliament adopted a report by Gay MITCHELL (EPP-ED, IE) which says that the Commission's proposal for a 1-billion-euro fund to address the food crisis is a major, and very timely, contribution to meeting this urgent challenge. The report sets out that the total financial reference amount for the implementation of this Regulation over the period 2008-2010 will be €1 billion.

Marketing Executives Under Growing Pressure to Show Return on Investment

added: 05-12-2008

Marketing executives are under growing pressure to show a return on investment for their programs, but many are struggling and finding the process complex, according to a report by The Conference Board, the global business research and membership organization.

CEO Confidence: How Low Can It Go?

added: 05-12-2008

The Chief Executive magazine's CEO Index reached its lowest level ever in November, hitting 50 points (set at 100 points when polling began in October 2002). The CEO Index, the nation's only monthly CEO Index, has now dropped 56 percent in the preceding 12 months.

Slower Premium Growth, But Increasing Pressure to Address Waste in Health Care System

added: 05-12-2008

Health insurance premiums have slowed to less than half the growth rate from five years ago, yet higher costs, increased utilization and waste in the health care system continue to fuel underlying health cost increases, a new report finds.

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