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US: Foreclosure Activity Increases 36 Percent in August

added: 18-09-2007

RealtyTrac(R) released its August 2007 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, which shows a total of 243,947 foreclosure filings - default notices, auction sale notices and bank repossessions - were reported during the month, up 36 percent from the previous month and up 115 percent from August 2006.

Commission Steps up Efforts to Reinforce the Protection of the Euro Against Counterfeiting

added: 18-09-2007

The Commission adopted a package of measures designed to strengthen the protection against counterfeiting of Euro banknotes and coins: The Commission proposes to make it mandatory for banks and related establishments to ensure the authenticity of Euro banknotes and coins before these are put back into circulation. The Commission also adopted a report that shows that Member States have largely satisfactorily implemented their obligations with regard to criminal penalties against Euro counterfeiting.

China - A Threat To The Economic Stability Of The International Stainless Steel Market?

added: 18-09-2007

China's unprecedented economic growth machine relies overwhelmingly on an export-driven model that is fueled by numerous governmental policies which give certain industries including the stainless steel industry an unfair edge in the world marketplace, according to remarks made today by David A. Hartquist.

Cap-and-Trade Could Cost Average Family $10,800 in Lost Income

added: 18-09-2007

A cap-and-trade scheme for controlling greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) would impose significant economic costs on the U.S. economy and is not a sound policy response to current concerns about global warming, says renown economist Arthur Laffer.

ADB Lifts Philippines' Growth Forecasts, Lowers Inflation Estimates

added: 18-09-2007

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) in a new major report upgraded its economic outlook and lowered inflation forecast for the Philippines in 2007 and 2008 on the back of solid growth posted by the domestic economy in the first half of the current year.

Most Americans Are Not Taking an Important Step to Protect Their Financial Assets

added: 18-09-2007

While many people are working hard to build home equity, retirement, college and personal savings, a recent survey revealed that a vast majority of them have not taken a very simple and inexpensive step to protect those assets from loss in a lawsuit.

Many Online Consumers Abandon After Experiencing Online Transaction Issues – Problems With eCommerce

added: 18-09-2007

The results of a newly released consumer survey commissioned by Tealeaf reveals waves of consumer frustration with issues they are encountering when using ecommerce websites. For the third consecutive year, about nine out of 10 consumers conducting transactions online (87%) have experienced problems.

The Leading Index For Spain Increased 0.4 Percent

added: 18-09-2007

The Conference Board announced that the leading index for Spain increased 0.4 percent and the coincident index increased 0.3 percent in July.

Fed Speed Ahead

added: 18-09-2007

With the looming Fed meeting, it's no wonder there are some out there who are a little nervous about the Fed's ability to resolve the current situation with the economy. The Fed has acted like a bear in hibernation lately when it comes to adjustments to the Fed funds rate.

Supply-Side Factors Are Helping Drive Asian Exports

added: 18-09-2007

Developing Asia’s export performance is critically influenced by the availability and quality of the services and infrastructure that form the backbone of efficient production chains and by factors that attract and provide comfort to foreign direct investors, a new major study by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) says.

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