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Industrial Producer Prices up by 0.6% in Euro Area in October 2007

added: 04-12-2007

In October 2007 compared with September 2007, the industrial producer price index rose by 0.6% in the euro area (EA13), and by 0.9% in the EU27. In September, prices increased by 0.4% and 0.5% respectively. In October 2007 compared with October 2006, industrial producer prices gained 3.3% in the euro area and 3.5% in the EU27.

One Set of International Standards Important for Economic Growth

added: 04-12-2007

Convergence to a single set of international standards is a key to economic development, according to a worldwide survey of leaders of the accounting profession conducted by the International Federation of Accountants.

China's Turbo Growth Not Sustainable Because of Growing Economic Imbalances

added: 04-12-2007

Facing the world's largest trade surplus, China's exceptionally high growth is creating serious national and international economic imbalances and is unlikely to be sustained, concludes a report by The Conference Board.

OECD Countries Launch Accession Talks with Five Prospective New Members

added: 04-12-2007

OECD countries have given a green light for the start of accession talks with five prospective new members - Chile, Estonia, Israel, Russia and Slovenia, signaling a new stage in the Organisation's drive to broaden and deepen its involvement with emerging new players in the global economy.

Slovakia will Meet Euro Criteria

added: 04-12-2007

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico told MEPs from the Economics Committee on Monday that his country would meet the criteria for adopting the euro with effect from January 2009. He said this would not require his government to curtail its public spending plans. The meeting also heard from Slovakia's Finance Minister and central bank Governor.

Brazilian Consumer Electronics Market is One of the Fastest Growing Consumer Markets

added: 04-12-2007

Brazil is ranked as the third most attractive consumer electronics market from investment point of view among the E7 countries (including China, India, Brazil, Russia, Indonesia, Mexico and Turkey). The Brazilian consumer electronics market increased with CAGR of 8.69% for the period spanning 2002-2006.

China's Productivity Boom is Enabling it to Compete Effectively With the World's Most Advanced Economies

added: 04-12-2007

While Chinese firms still operate at productivity levels well below their foreign counterparts, they made startling progress in the early years of this decade, according to a new report by The Conference Board.

Online Advertised Job Vacancies Dip in November, The Conference Board Reports

added: 04-12-2007

In November there were 4,072,600 online advertised vacancies, a decrease of 89,100 or -2.1% from the October level, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series™. Nationally, online advertised vacancies were up (9.7%) over the year (November'06-November'07). There were 2.65 advertised vacancies online for every 100 persons in the labor force in November.

Biotech Survives Market Turbulence in November

added: 04-12-2007

Wall Street closed out a volatile month and although the Dow ended the final week of November with gains, it still posted a 4% decline for November.

EU Businesses Lead Move to a Low Carbon Economy

added: 03-12-2007

Without the engagement of business there is no solution for building a global low carbon economy. This is the overarching message of the High Level Group on Competitiveness, Energy and Environment, which after two years ended its work with the conference "Towards a global low carbon economy".

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