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1. Reserve Bank of India Bullish on Corporate Profits November 20, 2009 The professional forecasters’ survey of the Reserve Bank of India is positive about the corporate sector’s profitability in the current financial year. In the bank’s latest survey, the profit growth of the corporate sector for 2009-10 has been set higher at 10 percent from 7.5 percent from a previous survey. The survey marginally lowered the corporate sector profit growth for 2010-11 to 14.5 percent from 15 per cent in the last survey. The survey has also notched down the real GDP growth by 50 basis points to 6 percent. India’s central bank, the RBI, projected a GDP growth of six pe... (read more) Author: dezan shira

2. Economic Action Plan for Canada November 19, 2009 With the economic slowdown worldwide many countries including Canada have special policies to help with this. This is known as Canada's Economic Action Plan. With 90% of the resources of the fiscal year 2009-2010 being implemented, it is time to have a closer look at it, focusing on the Canadian housing sector. There are hundreds of tiny projects within the action plan which supply spending to aggregate sales in the market. The Gross Domestic Income (GDI/GDP) in Canada is at over 4%, due to the stimulus package, higher than the USA and one of the largest internationally. Lowering the... (read more) Author: Elli Davis

3. US Housing Market to Receive a Welcome Boost November 19, 2009 A 3.5% rise for the third quarter, in the GDP, is brilliant news for the United States economy. This fantastic news also continues within the housing market, which is now starting to show improvement. Is the United States finally on the road to recovery? There is still a large surplus of housing stock available, approximately 8 months worth. This sounds like quite a lot, but in contrast to January’s 12.4 months’ supply, it is a big improvement. Eyes of all real estate agents (but also probable buyers) are now on one thing – the first time home-buyers’ tax credit. The opportunity to b... (read more) Author: Jay Banks

4. Kosmas explains in Florida why she voted against health-care legislation November 16, 2009 Over the past several months, I have met with families, small business owners, doctors, and others across Central Florida to discuss health care. The concern I've heard most often is the fear that they will lose the ability to maintain or access quality health coverage due to skyrocketing health care costs. In 2007, the U.S. spent 16.2 percent of GDP on health costs, nearly twice the average of other developed nations, and costs are projected to rise to 25 percent of GDP in 2025. Small businesses have seen their premiums rise 129 percent over the last nine years. We are on an unsustain... (read more) Author: Health Insurance

5. Diversify Your Portfolio Outside the US November 12, 2009 Asset allocation is the most influential factor on investment outcome. There have been growing signs that the worst of the global crisis might have passed. While the US dollar may continue to weaken and the US loses significance in the global landscape, an allocation to other developed markets is deemed necessary. After all, 76% of global GDP is outside the US. The most popular ETF to provide global diversification is iShares MSCI EAFE ETF (EFA), which tracks Europe, Australasia and Far East Index of developed countries. Top 5 Countries Within EFA Country ETFs are another... (read more) Author: Sean Hyman

6. A FIFA World Cup 2010 Unbelievable Travel - Flights To Johannesburg November 12, 2009 Johannesburg, Johannesburg, or, as it is called, the Golden City is the largest metropolis in South Africa with 3.2 million population (Sensus 2001) the city of the Witwatersrand is the predominant commercial center and economic engine of South Africa One-fifth of the country's GDP is manufactured in Johannesburg. Half of the population lives in the border of Soweto and Orange Farm south of the city. At flightstojohannesburg.org.uk search daily updated flights deals online and get Bargain Flights. Johannesburg is key destination for global tourism. The lively city suggests a roomy range o... (read more) Author: Ahsan Hussain

7. Incentives for incorporating in Hong Kong - Why to set up a company in Hong Kong November 12, 2009 Hong Kong is renowned for be a uniquely global business city, strategically located in the heart of Asia. With a population of almost 7 million, and a per capita GDP of US$43,700 (CIA World Fact Book 2008), it is clear that Hong Kong’s business environment is thriving. Hong Kong has a stable economy and a Chinese perspective, and consistently plays a key role for international entrepreneurs accessing the Chinese economy. Taking a look at key areas of consideration for international business entrepreneurs, demonstrates why Hong Kong is and will remain a popular and invaluable jurisdiction. ... (read more) Author: Mark Lazell

8. Indian economy looks set to lead the global recovery in 2010 November 06, 2009 The Indian economy is showing signs that it will bounce back from the global downturn quicker and stronger than almost any other country according to Nitin Jain, Principal Fund Manager – Long Only strategy, Kotak Mahindra (UK) Ltd. The Prime Ministers’ Economic Advisory Board in India recently predicted that GDP growth for 2009 will be 6.5%. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew by 5.8% from April to August 2009, its best performance in 22 months. Kotak believes that this will just be the start of a significant uplift in India’s economic performance. Nitin Jain, Principal Fund M... (read more) Author: Nitin Jain

9. Onestopshop(OSS) Retails launches OSS Royalty card to woo its customers November 06, 2009 Retail business has flourish which contributes to 10% of India GDP. Prior to 1990 retail market was not organized as it is today .It was dominated by seller’s market .In today competitive world sellers need to understand buyers requirements if they want to grow. There is a sales strategy that large and small companies have implemented to keep their customers driving back to store time-and-time again. We all know it as “Customer Reward Programs”. This program is best suited to business segments like grocery, retail store, rental, and the financial (credit card) industries. You may have h... (read more) Author: Simardeep Bhalla

10. Investing in Israel November 05, 2009 When it comes to investments, a great place to look is in the Middle East, in a place we all know as Israel. While it comes with it's risks, being a target of the terrorist nations and seemingly constant wars that surround them, investing in Israel looks to be a wise choice both now and in the future. When it comes to the percentage of Gross National Product (GDP), Israel is ranked number one in the world for investment of research and development, as well as venture capital. Per capita, they also have more engineers and scientists than any other country. Israel also now has the highest r... (read more) Author: John Smith

11. Human Development Index and Gender Development Index of India November 05, 2009 Human Development Index and Gender Development Index of India The human development index (HDI) compiled by the UNDP, is a summary measure of a country’s human development.   It measures the average achievements in a country in three basic dimensions: a long and healthy life, as measured by life expectancy at birth; access to knowledge, as measured by the adult literacy rate and the combined gross enrolment (sic) ratio in education; and a decent standard of living, as measured by GDP per capita in purchasing power parity(PPP) US dollars. These three dimension... (read more) Author: Shalini Rajan

12. Recession Effects November 05, 2009 Recession is a state when country's GDP or Gross Domestic Product descents for two sequential quarters. Recession in an economy focuses on negative growth of GDP over two consecutive quarters. This negative growth during recession is more seeable in people's income, bank balances, payroll systems, lowering employment opportunities, reducing retail sales, lower investment returns and various others. When we talk about recession as currency traders we must discern the type of recession we are talking about. Most of the time we are looking at the economy of an individual nation or group of e... (read more) Author: carol jackson

13. The Natural Resource Curse: Degree Level Case Studies November 02, 2009 Whether or not natural resource abundance is a blessing or a curse is a common essay and examination topic for development studies. This article outlines some useful third world case studies to consider when outlining the arguments surrounding the topic. These examples are designed purely to point you in the direction of articles I found useful and should not be copied verbatim (see references). Botswana has 40% of GDP stemming from diamonds, is landlocked and has a predominantly tropical climate; all factors that by destiny could be assumed to make Botswana susceptible to the resourc... (read more) Author: Owen Stevens

14. Warning: China is going crazy! November 01, 2009 You may not know this but things in China are going crazy! Things are just not looking normal. GDP growth is at 7.9% but that is on the back of a massive decline in exports. So the big question is... What is powering China's growth? So what's behind the growth? Is it enough to lift the world from global recession and is it sustainable? Government stimulus The answer is the huge government stimulus from the Chinese Government. The growth in China is not being powered by demand from the rest of the world but from government demand and a huge amount of money bei... (read more) Author: julia lee

15. GDP October 31, 2009 Daily Market Commentary for October 29, 2009 GDP Commerce Department reported Thursday that GDP rose at an annual rate of 3.5 percent in the third quarter, this was the first time in over a year that it grew, the last time was in 2008's second quarter. (Read more at Millennium-Traders.Com) http://www.millennium-traders.com/news/marketcommentaryoctober2909.aspx Economic data released today: GDP [Gross Domestic Product] Price Index: U.S. GDP rose 3.5% rate in 3Q compared to consensus of an increase by 3.2%; Real Final Sales rose 2.5% in 3Q; CE Price Index rose 2.8% rate in ... (read more) Author: Barry O

16. US Economy Grows for First Time in More Than a Year October 29, 2009 The U.S. economy began growing again in July, August and September, after more than a year of decline. Thursday's report from the Department of Commerce says the U.S. gross domestic product grew at an annual pace of 3.5 percent in the third quarter. That is faster than most economists predicted. The GDP totals up all the goods and services produced in a nation, and is the broadest measure of economic health.Some economists say stimulus efforts bolstered home building and consumer spending, and contributed to the economic surge. The report also shows consumer spending grew sharply (at a 3.4 pe... (read more)

17. Cash ISAs: a Safe Investment During a Recession October 29, 2009 During periods of economic downturn, finding a secure investment can prove very helpful because of the instability of the economic climate. The current economic situation is highlighted by the UK’s GDP decreasing by 0.4% and its inflation rate dropping by 1.4% in 2009. The uncertainty of the economic climate also means people are investing less because they fear the placement may be insecure. However, some financial products such as Cash ISAs provide the customer with a stable investment. The British Government introduced cash ISAs in 1999. They were brought in to replace the old Personal... (read more) Author: Joel Desvignes

18. Ethiopia Posts 10 Percent GDP Growth, Opponents Dispute Figures  October 05, 2009 Ethiopia says its economic growth rate has topped 10 percent for the sixth year in a row, and could do it again in the current year, despite the global economic turndown. But international economists and Ethiopia's political opposition are questioning the figures.Ethiopian President Girma Woldegiorgis arrives at the Chancellery in Berlin (File)President Girma Woldegiorgis says Ethiopia's economy grew at a 10.1-percent rate during the past year, even though poor rains crippled the dominant agriculture sector and curtailed power generation, forcing a partial shutdown of factories. Speaking to t... (read more)

19. Emerging Markets October 05, 2009 Emerging markets may be referred to as the high growth markets, which has a characteristic of attracting high foreign investors and can be considered as an economy growing at a very rapid pace but have a very high risk of unstable political and financial situation. The performance of emerging markets suffer from irregular cycles and monetary policy variables. There are some variables which can also be highlighted as key indicators of inflation, balance of payments and the evolution of GDP, this can also be referred to as the sensitivity of the economy to the existence of crisis or economic i... (read more) Author: Rupert Smith

20. Education evolution in Singapore—the transformation October 01, 2009 Today Education system in Singapore is regarded as one of the best in the world which had undergone several changes,renovation like constant wave since it gained its independence in 1965.Though manufacturing base over here is growing up with its core competency in technological expertise and cover up 27% of its GDP aiming towards innovation and R&D,but natural resources are not enough to be self reliant for them.The only resource-human intellect and ingenuity made Singapore a truly competitive country with supreme power. Before 1965 it was British reign under which the education system wa... (read more) Author: Krishna Swaminathan

21. Work Your Way Through Recession Effect September 21, 2009 Wordnetweb defines recession as the state of the economy declines. It is a widespread decline in the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employment and trade lasting from six months to one year. Wikipedia, on the other hand, tells us that a recession is a general slowdown in economic activity over a sustained period of time, or a business cycle contraction. It is during this time that many macroeconomic indicators vary in a similar way. During recessions, there is a downfall of production as measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP), employment, investment, spending, capacity utilization, househol... (read more) Author: jhen felipe

22. Time-chem & The Global Economy September 18, 2009 Time-chem & The Global Economy China is leading the way forward as global trade rebounds. China’s GDP is estimated to have risen by a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 14% in the second quarter, OECD says. “The economic stimulus package implemented by the Chinese government has had a clear and positive impact on the national economy, and it is already evident that both demand and pricing of petroleum and petrochemical products are recovering,” Sinopec said late last month. The global petchem sector needs recovery to continue as Sinopec and joint venture partners are set to increase ethyl... (read more) Author: Ricardo Liu

23. BRIC s start with a B September 17, 2009 O'Neill said that China would become a major economic power, surpassing the United States by 2035 based on the current speed of economic growth. The economic power and influence of BRICs are growing. O'Neill's forecast is logical. The uprising of BRICs is changing the structure of the world and driving the global economy. In the past, the world's economy was dominated by North America, the European Union and Japan. The combined GDP of BRICs in 2005 reached 4.6 trillion dollars, matching the GDP of Japan. BRICs are beginning to dominate the world's economy. China is said to be the most prominen... (read more) Author: flavio lemos

24. FINALLY, SOME REGULATION September 15, 2009 Housing sector in India contributed nearly 4.5% to its GDP in 2006-07 and government is now planning to bring in a regulatory mechanism to make the sector more efficient and lend a cutting edge to it, writes Krishna Kumar Mangalam The central government is working on a model real estate regulation bill to provide guidelines to facilitate growth and promotion of healthy and transparent, efficient and competitive real estate sector in the country, said the housing and urban poverty alleviation minister Kumari Selja. This is a welcome move and will help the sector in becoming efficient and... (read more) Author: Sapna Rani

25. Economy August 28, 2009 Daily Market Commentary for August 27, 2009 Economy Reports released by the Commerce Department this morning show that the economy is shrinking at a slower pace than expected in the second quarter. (read more at Millennium-Traders.Com) http://www.millennium-traders.com/news/marketcommentaryaugust2709.aspx Economic data released today: GDP: U.S. 2Q GDP unchanged at -1.0%; U.S. 2Q GDP Consensus fell 1.5%; 2Q Real Final Sales revised to a rise by 0.4% rate from a drop by 0.2%; 2Q PCE Price Index unchanged at +1.3%; 2Q Purchases Price Index revised to a rise by 0.5% rate from... (read more) Author: Barry O

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