IEA Trims Global Oil Demand Forecast
Paris, France, June 29, 2009--The International Energy Agency cut its medium term forecast for global oil demand by 3.7% compared with its previous estimate.
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Online Job Advertisements Declined This Month
New York, NY, June 29, 2009--Online advertised vacancies declined 66,700 to 3,294,800 in June, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted Online Data Series released today.
NFIB Opposes House-Passed Energy Bill
Washington, DC, June 29, 2009--The National Federation of Independent Business, the nation’s leading small business association, is opposing the “American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009,” which has passed in the U.S. House.
Unilin Facility Wins North Carolina Safety Award
Dallas, TX, June 26, 2009 – Unilin Flooring has been recognized as a recipient of the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) Award by North Carolina’s Department of Labor, for the second year in a row.
Consumer Sentiment Higher Than Expected
Ann Arbor, MI, June 25, 2009--U.S. consumer sentiment rose more than expected in June, but remained at relatively low levels, according to a survey released Friday by the University of Michigan and Reuters.
Consumer Spending Up, Along With Savings
Washington, DC, June 26, 2009--The Commerce Department said Friday that consumer spending rose 0.3 percent in May, in line with expectations, although the savings rate moved even higher.
Homebuilder KB Home Reports New Order Surge
Los Angeles, CA, June 26, 2009--KB Home said Friday its new home orders in the second quarter surged 59 percent over first-quarter levels.
California House Prices Rise, Inventory Falls
Los Angeles, CA, June 26, 2009--The median price for an existing single-family house in California rose for the third straight month.
Tennant Technology Honored by Healthcare Group
Minneapolis, MN, June 26, 2009--Tennant Co. said it was recently selected to participate in the Premier healthcare alliance’s first Innovation Celebration.
Oil Prices Rising Again
New York, NY, June 26, 2009--Oil prices rose above $71 a barrel Friday as renewed attacks on oil facilities in Nigeria raised supply concerns and as the dollar slipped further against the euro, drawing investors into commodities.