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  1. Research // 11.07.2007

    ZEW Forecast Survey July 2007 – Banks Expect Increase in Interest Rates, No Upside Potential in Stock Markets

    According to the assessment of leading financial experts from 18 banks, surveyed by ZEW on a quarterly basis, interest rates in the euro zone will continue rising during the coming months. No significant…
  2. CEE Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 26.06.2007

    ZEW-Erste Group Bank Economic Sentiment Indicator CEE – Central and Eastern Europe Maintains Favourable Economic Situation

    The survey among financial market experts conducted by the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW), Mannheim, supported by the Erste Group Bank AG, Vienna, shows that experts positively assess the current…
  3. CH Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 21.06.2007

    ZEW-CS Financial Market Test Switzerland - Economic expectations almost unchanged, whereas the assessment of the current situation reaches new high

    In the survey carried out by the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) in cooperation with Credit Suisse, the financial market experts surveyed the current situation of the Swiss economy as even more…
  4. Research // 20.06.2007

    ZEW Study on Germany's Technological Performance – Germany Should Enhance Tax-based R&D Funding

    To stay competitive on global markets, German companies need to significantly increase their investments in research and development (R&D). In order to motivate especially small and medium-sized firms, Germany…
  5. ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 19.06.2007

    ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment - Experts More Moderate

    The ZEW Indicator of Economic Sentiment for Germany dropped by 3.7 points in June 2007 and now stands at 20.3 points after having boasted 24 points in May. This is still below its historical average of 33.0…
  6. Research // 13.06.2007

    Number of High-Tech Start-Ups Stabilising – Economic Upswing Positively Affects German Start-Up Scene / Overall Level Remains Low

    In the course of the previous year, the number of high-tech start-ups in Germany stabilised. These are the findings of a study conducted by the Centre for European Economic Research, Mannheim, in cooperation…
  7. ZEW/Prognos Survey // 12.06.2007

    ProgTrans/ZEW Transportmarktbarometer (Transport Market Barometer) – Substantial Price Increase in Road Freight Expected

    In Germany, the costs for road transport will significantly grow in the next six months. For international combined traffic as well as intercontinental air and see freight relations comparably high price…
  8. CEE Indicator of Economic Sentiment // 30.05.2007

    New ZEW-Erste Bank Economic Indicator for Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)- Robust Economic Activity in the Region

    In cooperation with Erste Bank, Wien, the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) will now be publishing the Financial Market Report CEE every month. This Report provides a continuous flow of information on…
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