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Posted on January 13, 2012 - by

Tracking the euro-zone economy in real time

THE short-term outlook for the world economy seems to hinge on whether a resolution to Europe’s debt crisis can be found. A resolution, in turn, will be difficult to come by if the euro zone falls back into recession. If output is shrinking and unemployment rising, then austerity measures are likely to make economic conditions worse while raising very little new revenue. The euro zone may fall ever deeper into a hole.

That’s an unnerving possibility given the outlook for the euro-zone economy. The euro-zone economy probably contracted in the fourth quarter, according to an analysis of recent data points by Now-Casting, which publishes “real-time” economic forecasts. You can see the information that goes into their forecast in the interactive chart below. A negative fourth quarter has been a real possibility since July. Recent data do suggest that the fourth-quarter decline may not have been as bad as once seemed possible, and output in the first quarter is close to returning to positive territory. Early signs indicate that expansion may be back in the cards as of the second quarter. Moderation in industrial output figures that not long ago were showing big declines helps explain some of the rebound. Improvement in the euro zone’s trade balance also helped. Imports were flat in November, thanks to weak domestic conditions. But exports rose, pushing the euro area’s November surplus to €6.9 billion, up from just €1 billion in October.

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Posted on September 27, 2011 - by

Brisbane Real Estate For Sale :: 311/367 Brunswick Street, FORTITUDE VALLEY :: Place Estate Agents


Interstate Owner Instructs … This Must Be Sold!! Located in Brisbane’s iconic Sun Apartments, this warehouse-style apartment has been transformed into a uniquely stylish residence that offers the perfect fusion of industrial design and modern comfort. Offering multiple levels of living space and high ceilings, this apartment is light and airy with a sense of generous space and freedom. The combined living and dining area, located on the first floor, is a sweeping space that boasts chic white interiors with black accents and polished timber flooring. A centrally located kitchen easily services these areas. With quality fittings, clean lines and a range of stainless steel appliances, it is as beautiful as it is functional. Ascend the stairs to take in a unique bird’s eye view of the floor plan below and access the first of two generously-sized bedrooms. Comprising the entire second level, this room can easily be utilised as a private retreat for guests as it offers lush carpeting, built-in robe and access to the first of two bathrooms. On the third level, the master suite is an oversized sanctuary with ensuite and walk-in robe that spills out onto a sizable private balcony. Boasting spectacular panoramic views, it is the perfect outdoor retreat to capture the bustling city below as well as the twinkling Brisbane skyline, Story Bridge and glimpses of the Brisbane River. This unique 3-level apartment is set in the heart of Fortitude Valley. Once the headquarters for a …


Posted on August 18, 2011 - by

Makiki Area Real Estate – Luna Liho Towers #306, 1415 Liholiho St, Hawaii, Makiki Area Condo


$188000 Studio 1 Bath Condo. NOT YOUR USUAL STUDIO UNIT! Larger than most, a unique style, designed aesthetically with an almost separate room and kitchen divided by a wall AND a rare walk-in closet! Affordable, secured and conveniently located in the heart of Honolulu. Minutes to shopping, beaches, freeway entrance, busline. Situated perpendicular to freeway, less noise:) Perfect for the savvy investor or first time buyer. For more information on Luna Liho Towers #306, 1415 Liholiho St, Honolulu, Hawaii visit www.eHawaiiRealty.com Buy this Makiki Area real estate with e-Hawaii Realty and get outstanding service plus huge savings with a 60% Buyer Commission Rebate of up to $2820! For more info contact e-Hawaii Realty at +1-808-922-8999 or sales@eHawaiiRealty.com Check out www.eHawaiiRealty.com to easily find the home of your dreams with the best Hawaii real estate search, free foreclosure list, free short sale list, complete open house guide, complete condo guide, market comps, and real-time property updates.


Posted on April 18, 2011 - by

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Posted on March 27, 2011 - by

76 Bunya Park Dr, Eatons Hill – Real Estate for Sale – LJ Hooker – powered by Smakk Media


76 Bunya Park Dr, Eatons Hill OFFERS OVER $399000 3 built in bedroom home, will suit those on a budget, or 1st home buyer, or even the savvy investor, Ceiling fans in all rooms, Air conditioning upstairs, and rumpus, and utility room downstairs, Private covered entertainment area, overlooking the Lovely gardens, Internal access from garage, Cypress pine polished timber floors, walk to Eatons Hill primary school, city bus, park, local shops, Eatons Hill Hotel, and Function centre. Contact Vicki Harper 0417 771 397 or Michael Harper 0422 437 407


Posted on February 27, 2011 - by

Real Estate Reel, Vol. 6 | John Johnson, CCIM


svnauctions.com The savvy investor in today’s market recognizes that adversity creates opportunity, which is why the CRE-Advantage community recommends considering the retail investment properties available in the marketplace. As Wyatt Earp asked, “Are you gonna do somethin’… or just stand there and bleed?”


Posted on February 19, 2011 - by

Saskatoon Real Estate 211 Taylor St East


Excellent home for the first time home owner, the retiree looking for passive income from a suite or the savvy investor looking for an investment that covers it’s costs, builds equity and pays a monthly dividend Visit www.viewsaskatoon.ca for further details on this property. Audio and Video provided by Effective Real Estate Audio .com


Posted on February 5, 2011 - by

A real drop in unemployment

DESPITE the good efforts of my colleague, there’s still a lot of misinterpretation of the drop in the unemployment rate from 9.4% in December to 9.0% in January. Some on Wall Street say it’s a bad sign, attributing it to a decline in the labour force as people gave up looking for work. But that decline in the labour force is a statistical illusion. When you remove that illusion, the entire drop in the unemployment rate can be attributed to the unemployed finding jobs.

I’ll dig a bit more deeply into the disparity. The low payroll employment number seems to be due to bad weather. Normally you can look to the separate tally of employment from the survey of households for a different perspective but that figure was distorted by the estimation procedure that always happens between December and January.

Each month the Census Bureau on behalf of the Bureau of Labour Statistics surveys 60,000 households, then extrapolates the results to the entire American population. The resulting estimates of the labour force and employment thus depend heavily on what Census thinks the entire population is. Each January, it revises that estimate and it now thinks the population is 347,000 smaller than it previously estimated, primarily due to the presence of fewer Hispanics than expected. Perhaps the tougher economy has cut down on immigration while increased enforcement has reduced the inflow of illegal immigrants.

The BLS helpfully provides “smoothed” data that adjusts for the change in the estimation procedure. By this tally, employment jumped 589,000 between December and January, not by the meagre 117,000 using the unadjusted numbers. The labour force grew by 2,000 instead of shrinking by 504,000. So the unemployment rate fell because more of the unemployed became employed.

Here’s a summary of the data:

 

December-January change (thousands)

 

As reported

Smoothed

Labor force

-504

2

Employment

117

589

Employment (payroll equivalent)

108

540

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

 

There still remains, however, the puzzling disparity between the household employment number and the payroll number. Household employment is defined slightly differently from payroll employment; it includes farm workers and the self-employed, for example. On an apples-to-apples basis, household employment, defined to be similar to payroll, rose a robust 540,000, compared to the mere 32,000 recorded in the payroll survey.

I have two possible explanations: some people who answered the household survey thought they were still working even though they stayed home because of weather. The second is that this is the usual statistical noise you get from trying to measure a huge number like the number of employed Americans through two different methods. The payroll number is usually the more reliable, so go with that. But the drop in the unemployment rate looks to be for real—although why the labour force has grown so slowly given that a recovering economy would normally suck more people in to work remains a mystery.

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Posted on February 3, 2011 - by

Omaha Real Estate – Sold Listing – 3106 N 192nd Avenue


This home is the opportunity of a lifetime…for a savvy investor who is seeking the fast lane to their personal dream home. Nestled in Elkhorn View Estates sits this unfinished 4 bedroom, 4 bath showcase home, awaiting a new owner’s custom finishes. From the spiral staircase to the soaring ceiling design, when completed this home will be the envy of the neighborhood. The floor plan features over 3500 sq. ft. of living space, a three car garage, and a fireplace. This property is also an exceptional investment opportunity for a builder or developer. The future equity potential of this property is staggering. Opportunities like this don’t come along every day! Brought to you by: www.OmahaRealEstate.com


Posted on February 3, 2011 - by

Social Media: A Real Business Case Study


Nadine Hughes aka The Groove Mama is a renaissance woman whose forte is making food fun again. Mother of two young boys, wife, serial entrepreneur, world traveler and food expert extraordinaire, Nadine is a woman who literally walks the talk. When she tells the world that no matter how busy you are, you can still throw a fantastic party- she means it because she’s done it herself! And she shows you how you can too in a humourous and relatable manner. Nadine’s style is relaxed, smart, sophisticated, and as a businesswoman, her business acumen is spot on. Nadine will be a speaker at our upcoming BitNet Breakfast Meeting on November 9th at the Burlington Art Center. Join us!