Economic indicators

Comerica Bank's Texas Index Climbs

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

DALLAS, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank's Texas Economic Activity Index increased in May to 123.0. May's index reading was 24.0 percent above the recent low of 99.2 set in June 2020. The index averaged 112.1 points for all of 2020, 13.5 points below the average for 2019. April's index reading was revised to 118.2.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Comerica Bank's Texas Economic Activity Index increased in May to 123.0.
  • Our Texas Economic Activity Index increased by 4.1 percent in May, this is the strongest one-month gain for the index in its history since early 2008.
  • Improving U.S. and global conditions, rising oil prices and less restrictive COVID mitigation policies for Texas businesses have combined to bring the Texas Index for May to within 2.6 percent of its pre-pandemic level.
  • The Texas Economic Activity Index consists of nine variables, as follows: nonfarm payroll employment, continuing claims for unemployment insurance, housing starts, house price index, industrial electricity sales, Texas rotary rig count, total trade, hotel occupancy and sales tax revenue.

SAI Releases Carbon Footprint Report 2021

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Friday, July 9, 2021

Beijing, China--(Newsfile Corp. - July 9, 2021) - SAI is pleased to present its carbon footprint methodology report and the results of the first national wide data collection exercise.

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  • Beijing, China--(Newsfile Corp. - July 9, 2021) - SAI is pleased to present its carbon footprint methodology report and the results of the first national wide data collection exercise.
  • The report presents the carbon footprint of SAI in the year 2020.
  • This document was made possible thanks to the support of Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), UNFCCC officers and other professionals who advised SAI with their expertise in carbon footprint calculation, report standards.
  • The product carbon footprint calculated by SAI and presented in this report will therefore be presented as tonne of CO2 equivalent per tonne.

MV Index Solutions GmbH Launches the ATAC Credit-On/Credit-Off Index

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Monday, June 14, 2021

Today, MV Index Solutions GmbH (MVIS) launched the ATAC Credit-On/Credit-Off Index (ticker: JOJO) , an index designed to rotate in its exposure between long-term US treasuries and high yield corporate bonds using US-listed exchange traded funds (ETFs).

Key Points: 
  • Today, MV Index Solutions GmbH (MVIS) launched the ATAC Credit-On/Credit-Off Index (ticker: JOJO) , an index designed to rotate in its exposure between long-term US treasuries and high yield corporate bonds using US-listed exchange traded funds (ETFs).
  • We are pleased to utilize our sophisticated index construction capabilities to develop and launch the ATAC Credit-On/Credit-Off Index, said Steven Schoenfeld, CEO of MV Index Solutions.
  • The ATAC Credit-On/Credit-Off Index (ticker: JOJO) is calculated in USD as a price and a total return gross index.
  • Detailed information about the index, including methodology details and index data, are available on the MV Index Solutions website .

Altimetrik Opens Office in Mexico to Tap into Talent and Support Global Growth

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Altimetrik , a leading digital business enablement company, today announced the opening of a new office in Mexico to meet customer demand and support global expansion.

Key Points: 
  • Altimetrik , a leading digital business enablement company, today announced the opening of a new office in Mexico to meet customer demand and support global expansion.
  • Our emphasis on digital business, innovation, product and data engineering are a good fit with the technology talent pool in Mexico, and it is another step in expanding our global footprint to hire the best talent available.
  • Altimetriks Mexico office will look to expand the companys focus in product and data engineering and digital transformation skills.
  • The Mexico office adds to the companys existing global footprint across the U.S., India, Uruguay, Japan, Canada, Poland, further positioning Altimetrik to meet the growing needs of its clients digital business priorities.

Comerica Bank's Michigan Index Ticks Higher

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

DALLAS, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Comerica Bank's Michigan Economic Activity Index increased in March to a level of 104.9.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, June 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Comerica Bank's Michigan Economic Activity Index increased in March to a level of 104.9.
  • The index averaged 99.9 points for all of 2020, 9.2 points below the index average for 2019.
  • Our Michigan Economic Activity Index increased for the fourth consecutive month in March.
  • The Michigan Economic Activity Index consists of nine variables, as follows: nonfarm payroll employment, continuing claims for unemployment insurance, housing starts, house price index, industrial electricity sales, auto assemblies, total trade, hotel occupancy and sales tax revenue.

Global Boat Building Market Report 2021: Long-term Forecast to 2025 & 2030 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, May 31, 2021

The "Boat Building Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Boat Building Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The development of autonomous boats is gaining popularity in the boat building market.
  • Furthermore, global issues such as energy usage and minimizing the carbon footprint is a major challenge for players operating in the boat building market.
  • Global Boat Building Forecast Market, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion

Organic Valley Announces Low Carbon Footprint Dairy on Path to Carbon Neutrality

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Monday, May 24, 2021

Organic Valley dairy farms have a smaller carbon footprint than average U.S. conventional & organic dairy overall.

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  • Organic Valley dairy farms have a smaller carbon footprint than average U.S. conventional & organic dairy overall.
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison's assessment reveals that, on average, the dairy farms of Organic Valley's members have a smaller carbon footprint than average U.S. conventional and organic dairy overall.
  • The most significant difference in calculations of the carbon footprint of Organic Valley milk is in the inclusion of carbon sequestration from pasture as well as from forage and crop production.
  • Focused on its founding mission of saving family farms through organic farming, Organic Valley produces a wide range of organic dairy, egg and produce products.

CGTN: Rooted in tradition, China's green roads to the low-carbon future

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

However, this prosperity has come at a heavy cost to nature.\nHumans today use as much ecological resources as if they lived on 1.6 Earths, according to Global Footprint Network.

Key Points: 
  • However, this prosperity has come at a heavy cost to nature.\nHumans today use as much ecological resources as if they lived on 1.6 Earths, according to Global Footprint Network.
  • After all, as he puts it, "We only have one Earth.
  • As Xi noted in his speech, "The development model of \'killing the hens for eggs\' and \'draining the lake for fish\' is at a dead end.
  • The future will be illuminated by eco-friendly development that is in accordance with the rules of nature.

CGTN: Rooted in tradition, China's green roads to the low-carbon future

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 6, 2021

However, this prosperity has come at a heavy cost to nature.\nHumans today use as much ecological resources as if they lived on 1.6 Earths, according to Global Footprint Network.

Key Points: 
  • However, this prosperity has come at a heavy cost to nature.\nHumans today use as much ecological resources as if they lived on 1.6 Earths, according to Global Footprint Network.
  • After all, as he puts it, "We only have one Earth.
  • As Xi noted in his speech, "The development model of \'killing the hens for eggs\' and \'draining the lake for fish\' is at a dead end.
  • The future will be illuminated by eco-friendly development that is in accordance with the rules of nature.

Comerica Bank's California Index Moves Up

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021

b"DALLAS, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank's California Economic Activity Index increased in February to a level of 105.9.

Key Points: 
  • b"DALLAS, April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank's California Economic Activity Index increased in February to a level of 105.9.
  • January's index reading was revised to 105.3.\nThis month we are rolling out our new methodology for our state economic activity indexes.
  • Our new California Economic Activity Index improved in February.
  • Combined, this will drive a robust recovery in the hard-hit services sector this year.\nThe California Economic Activity Index consists of eight variables, as follows: nonfarm payroll employment, continuing claims for unemployment insurance, housing starts, house price index, industrial electricity sales, total trade, technology stock index and hotel occupancy.