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Euro Area GDP and EU27 GDP up by 0.8% in Q3

added: 09-01-2008

Euro area (EA13) and EU27 GDP both grew by 0.8% in the third quarter of 2007, compared with the previous quarter, according to second estimates from Eurostat, the Statistical Office of the European Communities. In the second quarter of 2007, growth rates were +0.3% in the euro area and +0.5% in the EU27.

Over 200 Million Electronic Equity Trades On London Stock Exchange And Borsa Italiana During 2007

added: 09-01-2008

During 2007, 212 million electronic equity trades, with a combined value of £3.2 trillion (€4.7 trillion), were carried out on the cash markets of Borsa Italiana and the London Stock Exchange. The average daily number of trades over the year increased 55 per cent on 2006 to 839,244, while the average daily value traded grew 41 per cent to £12.8 billion (€18.6 billion).

Consumer Spending Intentions Returning to Pre-Holiday Shopping Levels

added: 09-01-2008

With the passing of the holiday shopping season, consumers are expecting to scale back their spending in January, as ratings of the economy and their personal finances worsened. The decline in spending intentions, which returned to levels reported before the holiday shopping season began, helped drive a 2.6 point drop in the Discover U.S. Spending Monitor for December.

Record Year for NYSE Euronext in 2007

added: 09-01-2008

NYSE Euronext (NYX) reported record transaction volumes in U.S. and European trading operations for 2007 with impressive gains in overall volume in all categories in December and full-year 2007.

Development of the Euro Area Monetary Financial Institutions Sector

added: 09-01-2008

On 1 January 2008 the total number of monetary financial institutions (MFIs) in the euro area stood at 7,887, which is an increase of 241units (3.1%) in comparison with the number recorded one year ago.

Stable Existing-Home Sales Expected in Early 2008, Then Gradual Rise

added: 09-01-2008

Over the next few months, existing-home sales are expected to hold fairly steady as indicated by pending sales activity, then rise later in the year and continue to improve in 2009, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors(R).

Global Auto Execs Growing More Confident on Industry Profitability and Outlook

added: 09-01-2008

Though hampered by overcapacity issues and an uncertain global economy, automotive executives are growing more confident about the nearer term prospects of global profitability and an increasing number are foreseeing a quicker turnaround by Detroit manufacturers, according to an annual global automotive survey by KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm.

Automotive Industry Ramps up Production of Fuel Efficient Cars and Races to Find Alternative Fuel Sources

added: 08-01-2008

Automotive industry executives have identified finding alternative fuel sources as the number one trend facing the industry and are focused on producing low cost cars and hybrids to meet consumer demand, according to an annual global survey by KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm.

Volume of Retail Trade Down by 0.5% in Euro Area in November 2007

added: 08-01-2008

In November 2007, compared with October 2007, the volume of retail trade fell by 0.5% in the euro area (EA13) and by 0.2% in the EU27. In October retail trade fell by 0.7% and 0.4% respectively.

U.S. Private Equity Firms Raise a Record $302 Billion in 2007, Up 19% Over 2006

added: 08-01-2008

Despite credit market turmoil, U.S. private equity firms raised a whopping $302 billion in 415 funds in 2007, according to the January issue of industry newsletter Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst. This marks a 19% increase over the $255 billion raised in 404 funds during 2006 and sets a lofty high-water mark heading into 2008.

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