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Over the past quarter, we’ve witnessed signs that point towards a gradual recovery in the economy. Inflationary pressures in the form of rising costs and increased supplier order books continue and market conditions are in the buyer’s favor in many categories. Yet, volatility still remains in some markets—from oil and gas to temporary labor. ...More |
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Ask Europeans their views on the Euro more than six months ago, and their response was almost certain to be enthusiastic. That view recently changed as a result of the European debt crisis. Since its launch on financial markets in 1999, the Eurozone has integrated economies of various sizes and profiles. Strict entry criteria (known as “convergence criteria”) gave confidence to the financial markets that member countries were financially sound, and over the years the Euro grew stronger against other currencies. ...More |
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New Feature U.S. Focus by Nicoleta Diaconu The graphs and text that follows show macroeconomic indicators are sending a mixed message about the overall health of the broader economy in the United States as we head into the third quarter of 2010. Strong upward movement continues to be kept in check with minor corrections, yet overall growth expectations in 2010 remain optimistic. Jobs data continues to show mixed results, especially when adjusting for temporary government jobs, while other indicators are showing signs of economic expansion. Read More |
