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China Playing Important Role in Steadying World Economy, Zoellick Says

added: 04-09-2009

China is taking decisive action to help stabilize the world economy and is persisting with efforts to re-balance its economy towards greater domestic demand, said World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick.

Fitch: Reinsurers May Struggle to Rebuild Capital in Event of Catastrophes, Global Outlook Remains Negative

added: 04-09-2009

Global reinsurers may struggle to replenish capital if they suffer large catastrophe losses in the current financial market and economic environment, according to Fitch Ratings’ “2009-2010 Global Reinsurance Review and Outlook” report. Fitch’s rating outlook for the global reinsurance sector remains Negative.

Spend Early on Children, says OECD

added: 03-09-2009

Governments should invest more money on children in the first six years of their lives to reduce social inequality and help all children, especially the most vulnerable, have happier lives, according to the OECD’s first-ever report on child well-being in its 30 member countries.

Global Search Market Draws More than 100 Billion Searches per Month

added: 01-09-2009

comScore, Inc. released a study of the global search market showing that more than 113 billion searches were conducted in July 2009, representing a 41-percent increase versus year ago.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index™ for Mexico Increased 2.3 Percent in June 2009

added: 30-08-2009

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index™ (LEI) for Mexico increased 2.3 percent and The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index™ (CEI) decreased 0.2 percent in June.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index™ for Australia Increased 0.9 Percent in June 2009

added: 28-08-2009

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index™ (LEI) for Australia increased 0.9 percent and The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index™ (CEI) declined 0.1 percent in June.

Companies Taking Back Control of Pension Finances in Wake of Market Volatility

added: 26-08-2009

An SEI Global Quick Poll shows that as companies attempt to regain control of pension finances there is a paradigm shift in the focus of resources. More than two-thirds (68 percent) said there is an increased focus on managing pension assets in association with the pension's liabilities. More than half (54 percent) said the organization has an increased interest in risk management and a goals-based approach to pension management.

Offshore Wind Farms Could Power 37 Million Homes by 2020

added: 24-08-2009

Global offshore wind farm capacity will grow at a compound annual rate of 32 per cent in the coming decade, according to a new report by energy consulting firm ODS-Petrodata.

GDP in the OECD Area Stabilised in the Second Quarter of 2009

added: 20-08-2009

Gross domestic product (GDP) in the OECD area stabilised in the second quarter of 2009 (minus 0.002%), according to preliminary estimates, following a fall of 2.1% in the previous quarter.

Water Issues Are the Top Environmental Concern Worldwide

added: 19-08-2009

A comprehensive global public opinion survey on attitudes about fresh water sustainability, management and conservation finds that people around the world view water issues as the planet's top environmental problem, greater than air pollution, depletion of natural resources, loss of habitat and climate change.

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