WASHINGTON, March 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The economy continues to show increasing signs of self-sustaining momentum, however an unexpected jump in oil prices and the potential for further tightening of fiscal policy suggest less economic momentum than previously believed, according to the March 2011 Economic Outlook released today by Fannie Mae's (OTC Bulletin Board: FNMA) Economics & Mortgage Market Analysis Group. Projected economic growth for the year was lowered to 3.5 percent - down slightly from 3.7 percent in February 2011, but up from 2.7 percent annual growth in 2010. The recent jump in oil prices and unpredictability of the magnitude and duration of the oil price rise has injected additional uncertainty about the prospects for consumer spending and economic growth for 2011 a...
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While the initial wave of modern Islamic banking focused on the retail side of the business, investment banks are the new trailblazers. US and European banks are bidding for Shariah-compliant tranches of major financings to repackage as investment funds. Meanwhile, the oil-rich countries of the Middle East offer a pool of liquidity that is a big draw for financiers and companies seeking to raise capital. Dubai Ports World's takeover of UK-based port operator P&O last year was financed in part with Islamic "bonds," or sukuk, that were oversubscribed more than four times, receiving a total of $11.4 billion in bids. Saudi Arabia is swarming with investment bankers who are eager to bring to market the next batch of initial public offerings to deepen the Saudi stock market. While oil is ...
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EPA and NHTSA, on behalf of the Department of Transportation, are issuing this joint proposal to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve fuel economy for light-duty vehicles for model years 2017-2025. This proposal extends the National Program beyond the greenhouse gas and corporate average fuel economy standards set for model years 2012-2016. On May 21, 2010, President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum requesting that NHTSA and EPA develop through notice and comment rulemaking a coordinated National Program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of light-duty vehicles for model years 2017- 2025. This proposal, consistent with the President's request, responds to the country's critical need to address global climate change and to reduce oil consumption. NHTSA is proposing C...
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... market in terms of prevailing supply and demand conditions, the nature of competition, business cu...The analysis is based on a report on the contribution of Asian ... food (27.2%), clothing (18.4%), consumer products (16.9%), electronics and information tech...
SINGAPORE, May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- China's apparent oil demand* in April reached 38.36 million metric ton (mt) or an average of 9.37 million barrels per day (b/d), marking an 8.3% increase from April 2010 due to increased demand during the spring sowing season, according to a Platts analysis based on recent figures published by the Chinese government. Apparent oil demand by the world's second largest oil consumer in April was the third highest monthly demand rate since Platts began tracking the data in 2005, behind 9.62 million b/d in December 2010 and 9.58 million b/d in February 2011.
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