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Global Market for Electronics Slated for High Growth Through 2012

added: 28-11-2007

According to a new technical market research report, Global Electronics: High Growth Products and New Markets- IFT063 from BCC Research, the world market for electronic products was worth some $1.8 trillion in 2006, a figure that is expected to increase to $2.0 trillion in 2007 and $3.2 trillion in 2012, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.5% over the next 5 years.

Services to Citizens in the EU in Facts and Figures

added: 27-11-2007

How many EU households have only mobile phones? For how long do they talk per day on their mobile phones? How many inhabitants are served by each post office in the Member States? How many Automatic Teller Machines (ATM) are there per inhabitant in the EU? How do Europeans prefer to pay for their purchases?

Preparations for the euro: Countdown for Cyprus and Malta

added: 27-11-2007

With only five weeks to go before the adoption of the euro by Cyprus and Malta, the Commission made a final assessment of the state of practical preparations for the currency changeover in both countries. The Commission concluded that both Member States are well prepared for the introduction of the euro.

Foreclosure Crisis Hits Metro Areas' Economies, Slows GDP, Job Growth & Tax Revenues

added: 27-11-2007

The U.S. Conference of Mayors unveiled an economic impact report on the foreclosure crisis that forecasts sharp losses in the growth of gross domestic product and projects economic output losses for 361 metro areas - referred to as gross metropolitan product (GMP). The total GDP growth loss equals $166 billion, with the combined economic loss of the top ten metro areas exceeding $45 billion.

EU 2008 Budget: Parliament and Council Reach Agreement on Funding of Galileo

added: 27-11-2007

At a budgetary conciliation meeting with the Council on 23 November, Parliament won a number of victories, notably on the Galileo project, the European Institute of Technology and EU missions to Kosovo and Palestine, while also safeguarding programmes belonging to the Lisbon strategy. The EP delegation will propose to the plenary a draft budget for 2008 that reflects the policy priorities adopted by Parliament at first reading.

Competitiveness Council Sends Strong Message on Simplification

added: 27-11-2007

UEAPME, the European craft and SME employers’ organisation, welcomed the conclusions adopted by the Competitiveness Council on a simplified business environment in the areas of company law, accounting and auditing.

Despite Economy, Americans Willing to Pay More for Holiday Gifts Associated With a Cause

added: 27-11-2007

Amid financial worries, fewer Americans plan to engage in charitable activities this holiday season. However, cause- conscious consumers will continue to seek holiday gifts from companies that support charitable organizations, according to the 2007 Cone Holiday Trend Tracker, an annual survey of Americans' cause-related holiday purchasing attitudes and behavior.

Christmas Price Index Up 3.1 Percent

added: 27-11-2007

The significantly higher price of gold and increased compensation for minimum wage workers will make Christmas more expensive this year, according to the PNC Christmas Price Index.

Sales of China's Mobile Phones Reached 35.262 Million Sets in 2007Q3, Descending 9.8% Over 2007Q2

added: 27-11-2007

CCID Consulting's Analysis Report on China's Mobile Phone Market in 207Q3 showed that both the sales revenue and sales volume of China's mobile phone market descended over 2007Q2.

Men to Control the Purse Strings, Accounting for $6.0 Trillion in Personal Income by 2011

added: 27-11-2007

Men account for 48.6% of the adult population in the United States, generate 62% of total personal income, and will earn an additional 19% of the aggregate adult income by 2012, reaching $6.0 trillion, according to The U.S. Men's Market.

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