Gold hits record near $1 150 an ounce as dollar slips Nov 19, 2009
Gold traders are awaiting key US consumer price index numbers later in the day for clues as to the next direction of trade, both due to its effect on the currency markets and on bullion itself, which is often seen as an inflation hedge. "Low inflation pressures are traditionally a negative for gold prices," said HSBC analyst James Steel in a note. (Business Report, South Africa)
Annual food inflation rises to 13.7% Nov 12, 2009
This was the second week during which data on wholesale price index was issued as per the new guidelines approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, restricting the disclosure of index numbers to primary articles and fuels. The full data will be available only on a monthly basis as opposed to the weekly release earlier, with Nov 14 set as the date on which the complete wholesale price index numbers will be released for the first time under these guidelines. (India Times, India)
Real Estate Outlook: Case-Shiller Index Nov 3, 2009
If you look at the latest Case-Shiller home price index numbers, which showed prices up in seventeen of the twenty markets it tracks and the fourth straight month of gains, you'd have to say: wow, how things have changed. Even the gloomiest of the major indexes is now documenting month after month that housing not only bottomed out earlier this year, but is steadily racking up price gains. (RealtyTimes)
Dollar drops as investors take profit Oct 27, 2009
In Australia, all eyes are on the third-quarter consumer price index numbers due tomorrow. The numbers have assumed significance after recent Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) commentary turned towards inflation from supporting growth. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
GES says efforts being made to place all qualified BECE students Oct 16, 2009
It said certain technical problems concerning texting on SMS codes were detected and candidates who may have encountered any problems with their index numbers, names and choice of school or any other problems associated with the 2009 placement should write a petition with a photocopy of the WAEC certificate/result slip to the District Directorate of Education or Regional Directorate of Education as soon as possible. Members of the public should call telephone numbers 021-663045 or 021-663666 for... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
What’s the return on fighting obesity? Sep 24, 2009
Initial meetings 18 months earlier with the insurance companies had suggested that, if the program worked - that is, for example, if the children s body mass index numbers started to stabilize or fall rather than rise - insurers would discuss paying part of the program cost. When our first set of children completed the program in the spring, the results were not celebratory but adequate, with 70 percent of the children achieving this modest goal. (Boston Globe)
Why China's Stock Market Bubble Is Fizzling Sep 1, 2009
The latest Purchasing Managers Index numbers, released Sept. 1, show China's manufacturers are continuing to rally. The index rose to 54. (Time.com)
Our financial confidence slips Aug 19, 2009
Both the local and national index numbers are the lowest recorded since the survey began. The higher the index number, the greater the level of confidence among those surveyed in their ability to save and pay debts. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Sunday storms slam Central Pa. Aug 11, 2009
Heat index numbers are expected to reach 100 today in the area. High humidity is also in the forecast which leaves the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Dont Hand In Garbage, Corrupt The Professor Aug 11, 2009
They change a few words in the introduction and the conclusion, making sure that they have printed their names and their index numbers at the top of the paper. Usually, those lazy ones with such scholarship-repelling behaviours make better grades than those they copied from. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Wal-Mart exec foresees eco-ratings for all Jul 17, 2009
The final step, according to Duke, will be making the information available to customers in the form of index numbers "to tell customers about the sustainability of a product that they're purchasing.". As details about the sustainability effort emerged on several websites this week, questions were raised about costs. (USA Today -- Money)
Big West Among Top-Rated Baseball Conferences Jul 14, 2009
- The Big West Conference was rated as the sixth-best baseball conference in 2009, according to a recent NCAA release on the season's final Ratings Percentage Index numbers. The Big West is a conference that had two nationally-ranked teams in the NCAA postseason and has featured at least one team in the College World Series in eight of the past 11 seasons. (Ucsbgauchos.com)
Fat Workers, Lean Profits? Jul 8, 2009
The cost calculator lets employers enter their employees' age, gender and Body Mass Index numbers and get an estimate of how much their obese and overweight employees cost in insurance and missed work days each year. While some public health officials see this as a growing trend and the cost assessment as a necessary stick and carrot to get off the ground, some size advocates say the calculator is fuel for needless size discrimination. (ABC News -- Business)
Consumer confidence index drops sharply Jul 1, 2009
The next Consumer Confidence Index numbers will be released July 28. Kaitlynn Riely can be reached at or 412-263-1468. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Multifamily Builder Confidence Up From Record Lows; Interest from Prospective Renters and Buyers Rises Jun 3, 2009
And the index numbers for calls from prospective renters was up to 50 ... Condo traffic index numbers shot up from the mid-teens in the last two quarters to 39. (RealtyTimes)
Revised IIP likely to be more robust May 14, 2009
5% as manufacturing sector has a 80% weight in the IIP. The point we are making here is that the index numbers released by CSO are preliminary or quick estimates and the real story of industrial activity may be a lot more encouraging. Nonetheless, the contraction of industrial sector, particularly manufacturing is worrying, as SME units which make up a large proportion of the segment have been badly hurt by the global economic slowdown. (India Times)
NYC HOME SALES DROP WORSE THAN AUTOS Apr 5, 2009
This week, the latest Case-Shiller home index numbers posted their worst declines yet -- with every major city posting hefty double-digit drops in the first quarter -- a considerable feat, considering that prices have already plunged an unprecedented 29 percent, on average, since peaking in 2006. In New York prices were off 16. (New York Post -- Business)
S.F., U.S. home prices in free fall Apr 1, 2009
Still, no matter how they're sliced and diced, the index numbers show that the market has erased most of the price run-ups fueled by the real estate frenzy. "As an indicator of direction and the issues of where prices are, it is telling us we have wiped out the bubble, not everywhere, but in most places, which is very good," said Joel Naroff, chief economist at Naroff Economic Advisors in Pennsylvania. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Real Estate Outlook: Pending Sales Jump Mar 23, 2009
If anyone needs hard evidence that the real estate market cycle is flattening out and turning around, check out the latest pending home sales index numbers. On a national basis, the index jumped by 5. (RealtyTimes)
More 'Fattest in history' Mar 21, 2009
Body mass index numbers were gathered from 900,000 adults in a total of 57 studies. Body mass index helps estimate a healthy body weight based on how tall a person is. (The Palm Beach Post)
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com - Martin fighting for his team's NCAA hopes. Standing outside the locker room, 30 minutes after the defeat, the member of the media clumsily asked, "With your team's whole body of work this season, are you pleased?". (Kansas State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Business indicators hit new lows in Iowa Mar 4, 2009
"The first five quarters of this survey with these index numbers were all running fairly comfortably in the positive zone.". Companies in the state have been running lean, restrained operations, which helped to blunt some of the effects of the downturn, Smith said. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Honolulu inflation rate cools slightly in 2008 Feb 21, 2009
The bureau, which releases consumer price index numbers every six months, said last year's increase was paced by gains in grocery prices and the cost of gasoline and electricity. Last year marked the second consecutive year that price growth has slowed in Honolulu. (Honolulu Advertiser)
County passes 30-day burn ban Feb 12, 2009
Even though the drought index numbers right now are lower than when we would usually ask for a ban, this is something that needs to be in place, said Ewing. Commissioner Ray Clark believed issuing the ban was just a matter of better safe than sorry. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
