Projected CBI, the situation stabilized in February, with the balance of retail sales improved to -1%. In general, it is expected that recovery will occur uncertain and weak during 2010.
Wholesale sales fell sharply in January (-38%), but is likely to increase in February (the forecast +9%).
British Industrialists Confederation represents the interests of some 240 000 organizations, which employs one third of the workforce of the private sector. The January survey was based on survey of 140 firms.
Published Standard & Poors index of house prices Case-Shiller, which includes data on the 20 largest cities in the U.S. fell in November to 0.2% compared to the previous month.
At the same time housing prices rose in November in five of the twenty cities.
In annual terms, the price index for housing fell by 5,3%. It was expected that prices will be lower by 4,9% compared with last year.
According to the index Case-Shiller, home prices in 20 major U.S. cities fell by 32.6% compared with the last peak price.
At the same time housing prices rose in November in five of the twenty cities.
In annual terms, the price index for housing fell by 5,3%. It was expected that prices will be lower by 4,9% compared with last year.
According to the index Case-Shiller, home prices in 20 major U.S. cities fell by 32.6% compared with the last peak price.
Increased in January, optimism about the current economic situation in the United States led to the growth index of consumer confidence to record levels over the past 16 months.
The index of consumer confidence rose in January to a mark of 55.9 compared with 53.6 in December. Rate was at a record high in September 2008, and its growth continues for the third consecutive month.
Nevertheless, the index of consumer confidence in the U.S. is still at a very low level, considerably below the average value of 95.0.
Support the current situation index rose in January to 25.0 compared with 20.2 the previous month. Index of consumer expectations have increased from 75,9 to 76,5.
The index of consumer confidence rose in January to a mark of 55.9 compared with 53.6 in December. Rate was at a record high in September 2008, and its growth continues for the third consecutive month.
Nevertheless, the index of consumer confidence in the U.S. is still at a very low level, considerably below the average value of 95.0.
Support the current situation index rose in January to 25.0 compared with 20.2 the previous month. Index of consumer expectations have increased from 75,9 to 76,5.
