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Why Europe needs a Strategic Energy Technology Plan

added: 19-11-2007

On 22 November, the European Commission will present the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan), which was identified as part of the Energy Package proposed by the Commission in January 2007.

US Business Employment Dynamics: First Quarter 2007

added: 19-11-2007

From December 2006 to March 2007, the number of job gains from opening and expanding private sector establishments was 7.5 million, and the number of job losses from closing and contracting establishments was 7.1 million, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor.

US Mass Layoffs In the Third Quarter of 2007

added: 19-11-2007

In the third quarter of 2007, there were 931 mass layoff events that resulted in the separation of 136,234 workers from their jobs for at least 31 days, according to preliminary figures released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Subprime Woes and Credit Market Turmoil Bring Down Financial Executives' Confidence in the U.S. Economy

added: 19-11-2007

Optimism about the economy among CPAs serving as senior-level executives plunged in the fourth quarter to its lowest level in three years, according to the latest Business and Industry Economic Outlook Survey of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Holiday Shoppers Hit Comparison Sites

added: 18-11-2007

Traffic to comparison shopping Web sites increased 56% for the week ending November 3, 2007 compared to the same week in 2006, according to Hitwise.

Finances Low Priority for New Year's Resolutions

added: 18-11-2007

Americans make plenty of New Year's resolutions, but improving their financial condition next year is not top-of-mind. Just 17 percent say money matters will take precedence, according to a new survey by COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services. Instead, most will resolve to lose weight and exercise more (24 percent) or spend more time with friends and family (23 percent).

Paying by Mobile Phone

added: 17-11-2007

Mobile wallets, which are big in Japan, may be coming to the United States.

Russian Web Spreads Beyond Moscow

added: 17-11-2007

Russian Internet access is growing thanks to consumer interest in regions outside of Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Consumers Spending Less This Holiday

added: 17-11-2007

November, typically known for turkey traditions, is now also known for two of the biggest shopping days of the year-Black Friday and Cyber Monday. In recognition of the upcoming holiday season, CoolSavings.com, conducted a survey of more than 3,500 consumers, to learn about their shopping plans for the 2007 holiday season.

Euro Area External Trade Surplus 3.1 bn Euro in September 2007

added: 16-11-2007

The first estimate for the euro area (EA13) trade balance with the rest of the world in September 2007 gave a 3.1 bn euro surplus, compared with +2.3 bn in September 2006. The August 2007 balance was +1.9 bn, compared with -5.4 bn in August 2006. In September 2007 compared with August 2007, seasonally adjusted exports fell by 0.4%, while imports rose by 0.1%.

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