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The Search for Talent – A Hong Kong Perspective (July 2008) | Markets
by By Sebastian Bombaci

Ten years ago the search for talented individuals hit newspaper headlines. Initially this focused on the shortage of knowledge workers in the information and communication sectors. Recently the focus has shifted to include a growing shortage of business managers as nations deal with the twin impact of ageing populations and the retirement of senior managers in the baby-boomer generation. ...[ Read More ]

Financial Market Turmoil and the Federal Reserve: The Plot Thickens (May 2008) | Markets
by Governor Kevin Warsh

Governor Kevin Warsh

At the New York University School of Law Global Economic Policy Forum, New York, New York

April 14, 2008

Dow Jones Stock Index Hits Record High, Again 1/12/07 (June 2007) | Markets
by USINFO Staff Writer

Washington -- The Dow Jones industrial average index, a measure of 30 stocks meant to gauge the performance of the U.S. equity market, rose more than 72 points January 11 to finish the day at 12,514.98:  the highest level since its debut in 1896. ...[ Read More ]

G8 Leaders Pledge Assistance for Africa, Emerging Economies (June 2007) | Markets
by US-INFO Staff Writer

Leaders of the Group of Eight nations, meeting for three days in Germany, pledged to assist Africa and other countries, and endorsed President Bush's initiative for a major global climate agreement by the end of 2008. ...[ Read More ]