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Immigration: MEPs and National MPs Reject "Fortress Europe"

added: 12-09-2008

With welfare systems endangered by an ageing European population and a shortage of workers in some sectors, immigration should no longer be seen as a threat, argued European and national MPs in Brussels on Thursday. Migration should be regulated at EU level, they maintained. Most speakers also voiced support for the "pact on immigration" proposed by the Council Presidency.

Industrial Production Down by 0.3% in Both Euro Area and EU27

added: 12-09-2008

In July 2008 compared with June 2008, seasonally adjusted industrial production fell by 0.3% in both the euro area (EA15) and the EU27. In June production decreased by 0.2% in both zones. In July 2008 compared with July 2007, industrial production declined by 1.7% in the euro area and by 1.3% in the EU27.

Euro Area And EU27 Employment Up By 0.2% in the Second Quarter of 2008

added: 12-09-2008

The number of persons employed in the euro area (EA15) rose by 0.2% (283 000 persons) in the second quarter of 2008 compared with the previous quarter, according to national accounts estimates published by Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the European Communities. In the same period, the number of persons employed in the EU27 also grew by 0.2% (401 000 persons).

The Leading Index for Korea Increased in July 2008

added: 12-09-2008

The Conference Board announced that both the leading and coincident indexes for Korea increased 0.9 percent in July.

Australian Jobs Market Still Strong

added: 12-09-2008

In Australia though, it's a very different story: the economy might be slowing, but it is not contracting.

New Zeland Rate Cuts Shows Economy Slumping

added: 12-09-2008

There was something very clear and direct in New Zeland yesterday morning with the country's central bank slashing its key interest rate 0.50 to 7.5% and declaring the economy was in recession.

Australia Commodities: 2007-08 Was a Record Year for Mining Exports

added: 12-09-2008

Yes, 2007-08 was a record year for mining and mining exports, but the sinking Australian dollar has thrown in a big spanner into prospects for 2009.

Consumers Union Urges Federal Trade Commission to Protect Consumers With Gift Cards When Retailers Go Bankrupt

added: 12-09-2008

Consumers Union, the nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports, filed a petition with the Federal Trade Commission asking the agency to protect consumers from losing money on gift cards when retailers file for bankruptcy. The issue has come to light following recent retailer bankruptcies and millions in lost gift card dollars for consumers.

High Energy Prices, Pending Electricity Rate Spikes Underscore Need for Action Now

added: 12-09-2008

Families facing substantially higher energy costs this winter are looking for help on how they can control their bills while staying warm, said Acting Department of Environmental Protection Secretary John Hanger today as he outlined six measures to help consumers during a hearing of the state's Public Utility Commission.

Taiwan Tries To Boost As Emerging Markets Fall

added: 12-09-2008

Taiwan yesterday became the third major Asian economy to reveal a package of economic stimulatory measures within the past two weeks.

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