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The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Spain in September 2010

added: 17-11-2010

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Spain declined 0.1 percent and The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) remained unchanged in September.

Euro Area and EU27 Government Deficit at 6.3% and 6.8% of GDP Respectively

added: 16-11-2010

In 2009, the government deficit and government debt1 of both the euro area (EA16) and the EU27 increased compared with 2008, while GDP fell. In the euro area the government deficit to GDP ratio increased from 2.0% in 2008 to 6.3% in 2009, and in the EU27 from 2.3% to 6.8%. In the euro area the government debt to GDP ratio increased from 69.8% at the end of 2008 to 79.2% at the end of 2009, and in the EU27 from 61.8% to 74.0%.

Industrial Production Down by 0.9% in Euro Area in September 2010

added: 16-11-2010

In September 2010 compared with August 2010, seasonally adjusted industrial production fell by 0.9% in the euro area (EA16) and by 0.5% in the EU27. In August 20103 production rose by 1.1% and 0.9% respectively.

Euro Area External Trade Surplus 2.9 bn euro in September 2010

added: 16-11-2010

The first estimate for the euro area (EA16) trade balance with the rest of the world in September 2010 gave a 2.9 bn euro surplus, compared with +1.4 bn in September 2009. The August 2010 balance was -5.0 bn, compared with -1.7 bn in August 2009. In September 2010 compared with August 2010, seasonally adjusted exports rose by 0.6%, while imports fell by 2.5%.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.K. in September 2010

added: 16-11-2010

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.K. increased 0.3 percent, and The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) increased 0.1 percent in September.

Euro Area and EU27 GDP up by 0.4% in the Third Quarter of 2010

added: 16-11-2010

GDP increased by 0.4% in both the euro area (EA16) and the EU27 during the third quarter of 2010, compared with the previous quarter, according to flash estimates published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. In the second quarter of 2010, growth rates were +1.0% in both zones.

EU Energy Market: Commission Presents its New Strategy Towards 2020

added: 14-11-2010

The Commission presented its new strategy for a competitive, sustainable and secure energy. The Communication "Energy 2020" defines the energy priorities for the next ten years and sets the actions to be taken in order to tackle the challenges of saving energy, achieving a market with competitive prizes and secure supplies, boosting technological leadership, and effectively negotiate with our international partners.

More than Half of EU27 Enterprises are Innovative

added: 13-11-2010

In the EU27, 52% of enterprises from industry and services reported innovation activity between 2006 and 2008. Among the EU27 Member States, the highest proportions of enterprises with innovation activity in this period were recorded in Germany (80% of enterprises), Luxembourg (65%), Belgium and Portugal (both 58%) and Ireland (57%). The lowest rates were observed in Latvia (24%), Poland (28%), Hungary (29%), Lithuania (30%) and Bulgaria (31%).

Parliament Ushers in New EU Rules for Hedge Funds and Private Equity

added: 13-11-2010

New EU-wide rules on the marketing of alternative investment funds overcame the final hurdle on Thursday when the European Parliament adopted the directive which will impose registration, reporting and initial capital requirements on these funds. Parliament successfully pushed through chapters on asset stripping and remuneration principles, as well as strongly influencing the rules on the passport system, depositary liability, capital requirements and the use of leverage.

Euro Area MFI Interest Rate Statistics: September 2010

added: 09-11-2010

In September 2010 the majority of the average MFI interest rates on new deposits remained basically unchanged or increased, while most of the average MFI interest rates on new loans decreased or remained basically unchanged. Average MFI interest rates on outstanding amounts of deposits and loans remained basically unchanged.

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