Chicago Business Activity Expands Again
Chicago, IL, Nov. 30, 2009--More businesses in the Chicago region were expanding in November, according to the Chicago purchasing managers index released Monday by the NAPM-Chicago.
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Ekowood To Use Valinge's 5G Technology
Viken, Sweden, Nov. 30, 2009--Ekowood International Berhad, a Välinge licensee since 2002, has signed a global 5G license agreement for Välinge's fold down locking technologies.
Domotex Asia Set for March in China
Shanghai, China, Nov. 30, 2009--DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2010 will be held March 23-25 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre.
New Home Sales Surge in October; South Strong
Washington, DC, Nov. 25, 2009--New home sales rose 6.2% in October on strong results in the South, the Commerce Department estimated Wednesday.
BASF Raising Polyamide Prices Dec. 1
Florham Park, NJ, Nov. 25, 2009--BASF said it will increase the price for Polyamide 6, Polyamide 6,6 and copolymer by $0.10 per pound effective Dec. 1.
November Consumer Sentiment Revised Higher
Ann Arbor, MI, Nov. 25, 2009--An index of consumer sentiment in November rose to 67.4 from an earlier reading of 66, said the University of Michigan and Reuters Wednesday.
Fed Sees Durable Recovery but High Unemployment
Washington, DC, Nov. 25, 2009--Unemployment is likely to remain high, and inflation low, according to minutes from the Federal Reserve's Nov. 3-4 meeting.
October Consumer Spending Higher Than Expected
Washington, DC, Nov. 25, 2009--The Commerce Department reported Wednesday that consumer spending rose 0.7 percent last month, following a pullback in September when spending plunged 0.6 percent.
Propylene Prices Facing Upward Pressure
Houston, TX, Nov. 25, 2009--U.S propylene producers are pushing for a 13% hike on the price of the monomer and the second increase in as many months, market sources said on Tuesday.
Initial Jobless Claims Lowest in 14 Months
Washington, DC, Nov. 25, 2009--Initial jobless claims fell to 466,000, the lowest level in 14 months, according to a government report released Wednesday.