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Large Majorities in U.S. and Five Largest European Countries Favor More Wind Farms and Subsidies for Bio-fuels, but Opinion is Split on Nuclear Power

added: 14-10-2010

A new Financial Times/Harris poll in the U.S. and the five largest European countries finds strong public support for increasing some renewable energy sources, particularly wind farms, provided that they are not asked to pay much more for it. However there is strong resistance to using more renewable energy if it leads to a substantial increase in costs. The public is much more evenly split on whether to build more nuclear power plants, except in Germany and Spain where substantial majorities oppose any expansion of nuclear power.

Environmental Taxation Can Spur Innovation, says OECD

added: 14-10-2010

Governments could make better use of environmental taxes to discourage polluting activities and boost innovative "green technologies".

IBM Study: New Shift Points to Growth Markets Investment in U.S. and European Jobs

added: 13-10-2010

In a dramatic shift of workforce investments, growth market companies – led by the twin forces of China and India - are increasingly hiring in North America and Europe, according to the findings of a major new IBM study of over 700 Chief Human Resource Officers (CHROs) and senior executives from 61 countries and 31 industries worldwide.

OECD Unemployment Rate Falls to 8.5% in August 2010

added: 13-10-2010

In August 2010, unemployment in the OECD area fell slightly to 8.5% (from 8.6% in July). The unemployment rate has returned to August 2009 levels and unemployment now appears stable across OECD countries. Further evidence is seen in the latest September 2010 unemployment rates for the United States, where the rate was unchanged from its August level, at 9.6%, and in Canada, where it was down 0.1 percentage point at 8.0%.

comScore Releases First Comparative Report on Mobile Usage in Japan, United States and Europe

added: 12-10-2010

comScore, Inc., a leader in measuring the digital world, released a study on mobile usage and behaviors in Japan, the United States and Europe from its MobiLens service. The report examined multiple dimensions of mobile usage including content consumption, demographic comparisons and top social networking brands across markets to provide a comparative look at how consumers interact with mobile media across various geographic markets.

OECD Composite Leading Indicator Shows Stronger Sign of Peak in Expansion

added: 12-10-2010

OECD composite leading indicators (CLIs) for August 2010 reinforce signals of slowing economic expansion already seen last month. The CLI for the OECD area decreased by 0.1 point in August 2010, marking the fourth month in a row that the index has shown negligible or negative growth.

OECD: Improving Healthcare is Vital for Long-Term Growth

added: 11-10-2010

Investment Rebound Supports OECD GDP Growth in the Second Quarter of 2010

added: 07-10-2010

Real GDP in the OECD area increased by 0.9% in the second quarter of 2010 from the previous quarter, a stronger pace than previously estimated (0.7%). Gross fixed investment was the main contributor to the GDP increase, adding 0.4 percentage point to overall growth. The rise in investment was the first since early 2008, and the pace was the fastest since the first quarter of 2000.

OECD Annual Inflation Rate Steady at 1.6% in August 2010

added: 06-10-2010

Consumer prices in the OECD area rose by 1.6% in the year to August 2010, the same inflation rate as in July. Growth in energy prices slowed down to 4.8% in August compared with 6.2% in July, while consumer prices for food rose by 1.4% compared with 1.1% in July.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Mexico in July 2010

added: 03-10-2010

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Mexico increased 0.3 percent and The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) increased 0.3 percent in July.

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