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CEE ICT industry is dominated by three countries – Poland, the Czech Republic, and Hungary

added: 20-11-2007

Due to the vast end-user base, the Central and Eastern European (CEE) information and communication technology (ICT) industry has not managed to keep pace with customer demand despite its rapid development since 2002.

Consumer Confidence in the Internet is on the Rise in U.S. and Japan

added: 20-11-2007

In the U.S., respondents who view the Internet as currently being "very safe" increased from 45 percent in February 2007 to 53 percent in August 2007. Similarly, U.S. respondents who believe the Internet will be much safer in the next six months increased from 26 percent in February to 32 percent in August.

Rising Energy Costs Dampen Holiday Spending Plans

added: 20-11-2007

Rising costs of gasoline and home heating are putting pressure on consumers to cut back on their holiday spending plans, according to data from the eighth annual survey on holiday spending conducted by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA).

Biofuels Offer Worldwide Potential

added: 20-11-2007

Diminishing oil reserves and soaring crude oil prices are driving global interest in the potential for renewable sources of fuel. Initiatives to establish viable technologies and markets for "green fuels" are currently growing the interest in biofuels – ethanol and biodiesel.

GDP in the OECD Area Rose by 0.9% in the Third Quarter of 2007

added: 19-11-2007

Gross domestic product (GDP) in the OECD area rose by 0.9% in the third quarter of 2007, higher than in the previous quarter, according to preliminary estimates.

Statistics on Payments and Securities Trading, Clearing and Settlement for 2006

added: 19-11-2007

The European Central Bank (ECB) is publishing statistics for 2006 on payments and securities trading, clearing and settlement. These statistics cover all countries in the European Union (EU).

Construction Output Stable in the Euro Area in September 2007

added: 19-11-2007

In the construction sector, seasonally adjusted production remained stable in the euro area (EA13) and rose by 0.1% in the EU27 in September 2007, compared with the previous month. In August, production increased by 0.3% in the euro area and by 0.6% in the EU27.

U.S. Holiday Shoppers: Undeterred by High Gas Prices but Concerned About Chinese-Made Goods

added: 19-11-2007

More than four in 10 U.S. consumers said they plan to shop on the day after Thanksgiving and will not let gas prices affect their spending, according to the findings of an Accenture survey.

US: Inflation Pressure Continues to Build

added: 19-11-2007

The price data this past week reflected not much change in the inflation picture. But inflation pressure continues to build.

Commission Proposes New Options to Reinforce Development of Micro-Credit in Europe

added: 19-11-2007

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