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Americans Support Major Changes in U.S. Foreign Policy

added: 23-09-2008

Days before presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama square off in a debate on U.S. foreign policy, a new poll by The Chicago Council on Global Affairs shows significant support among the American public for a broad range of major changes in U.S. foreign policy.

Labor Crunch in Developed World Will Force Multinationals to Address Global Flow of Labor and Talent

added: 22-09-2008

The supply of both skilled and unskilled labor in major economies is expected to decrease significantly over the next decade, creating challenges for business leaders and opportunities for the global workforce to migrate to understaffed countries for employment, according to a study released by KPMG International.

The Leading Index for Germany Declined 1.4 Percent in July 2008

added: 22-09-2008

The Conference Board announced that the leading index for Germany declined 1.4 percent and the coincident index decreased 0.4 percent in July.

US Bailout Fund Gamble

added: 22-09-2008

So now we have the mega US government fund that will save the markets from imploding. It has stopped the rot in sharemarkets, but credit markets remain wary and uncertain.

Employment Expansion Appears to be Moderating Further Following Economic Slowdown, but Remains Positive

added: 22-09-2008

An analysis of recent data shows a moderation in overall labour market performance in the EU following the recent slowdown in economic activity. Quarterly employment growth fell to 0.2% in the second quarter of 2008, while the unemployment rate stabilised at 6.8%. Despite the slowdown, by the second quarter overall employment had still increased by 2.9 million from a year earlier. However, recent labour market performances vary substantially across Member States.

EU to Request New WTO Consultations on Indian Wine and Spirits Taxes

added: 22-09-2008

The EU will request WTO consultations with India on its domestic tax regime for spirits and wines. The request follows a similar WTO panel in 2007, also on India's wines and spirits duties, which was suspended when India changed some elements of its law.

Fitch: Good First Half for Asian Banks but Outlook Dims

added: 22-09-2008

Fitch has reviewed the key trends for banks in Asia, ex-Japan and found that they have remained generally good - for the most part, banks in Asia achieved good levels of profitability, stable or improving asset quality and adequate or strong capitalisation.

Small Business Owners: a Negative Outlook for the US Economy

added: 22-09-2008

The National Small Business Association released a mid-year report that compiles recent survey and poll data to provide a snapshot of how small business is dealing with the current economic slowdown. The result: a negative outlook for the U.S. economy with the overwhelming majority of small-business owners (79 percent) anticipating a flat economy or recession in the coming year.

Emerging Market Leader Reacts to Massive Bailout Plan Announced by U.S. Government

added: 22-09-2008

Market increases and the announcement by the U.S. government to undertake a major bailout plan to restore confidence in the world financial system, prompted a rare comment from Alexander Mirtchev, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Kazakhstan Sustainable Development Fund, Kazyna. Dr. Mirtchev provided thoughts on what the suspension of an unfettered free-market in the United States could mean for emerging economies, including Kazakhstan.

Commodities: US Government Help For Easing Trading Strains

added: 22-09-2008

Very quietly compared to all the noise about the big bailout proposal from the US Government and the other move for the Fed to offer a lifeline to struggling mutual cash management funds, new steps to relieve distressed commodities markets were launched Friday by US regulators after Lehman and AIG woes triggered a wave of selling and emergency actions by exchanges earlier in the week.

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