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  1. CEE Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 17.07.2009

    ZEW-Erste Group Bank Sentiment Indicator for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) - Economic Expectations for Central and Eastern Europe More Cautious Again

    After the upward trend of the business forecast for the CEE region in the previous six months, the financial experts have adjusted their expectations downwards in July. The CEE sentiment indicator loses 16.4…
  2. CH Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 16.07.2009

    ZEW-CS Financial Market Test Switzerland - Economic Expectations for Switzerland Edge Down

    According to the Financial Market Survey Switzerland, economic expectations diminished somewhat in July. In the wake of continuously climbing in the first half of 2009, the relevant ZEW/ Credit Suisse indicator…
  3. ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 14.07.2009

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment - Slight Correction of Economic Expectations

    The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany slightly declined in July 2009. The indicator dropped by 5.3 points and now stands at 39.5 points after 44.8 points in the previous month. This value is above…
  4. Firm Foundations // 14.07.2009

    ZEW Study: High-Tech Start-Ups in Germany at All-Time Low

    The high-tech sector cannot escape the economic crisis. The number of start-ups dropped to a new low point in almost every high-tech sector. In total, the number of high-tech start-ups, which had been stable…
  5. Information Economy // 13.07.2009

    Service Providers of the Information Society – Internal Management Most Important Incentive for Innovation

    The sector service providers of the information society, comprising both knowledge-intensive and ICT-specialised service providers, has been highly innovative over the past twelve months. Around 40 percent of…
  6. Information Economy // 09.07.2009

    Knowledge-Intensive Service Providers and ICT Service Providers Cautiously Optimistic

    In the second quarter 2009, cautious optimism has emerged regarding the business situation in the sector service providers of the information society, which includes both knowledge-intensive service providers…
  7. Research // 09.07.2009

    No Success for Foreign Banks Without a Network of Local Branches to Be Close to Private Customers

    The European banking market is still highly fragmented especially with respect to retail banking. Customer proximity is essential for success in this segment of the banking business. This is the main reason why…
  8. Research // 30.06.2009

    ZEW Energiemarktbarometer (Energy Market Barometer) - Economic Crisis Only Temporarily Deflating Increase In Energy Prices In Germany

    The economic crisis continues to keep the prices at the German energy markets at bay. Prices for electricity, raw oil, gas and coal are going to remain the same in the next six months. This is good news for…