Uganda: 'Corruption Worse in Country' Nov 18, 2009
The 2009 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), a measure of citizens' opinion of public sector corruption, shows Uganda slipping from position 126 last year to 130 out of 180 countries surveyed worldwide ... Mr Raphael Baku, the Inspector General of Government, said the 2009 CPI "may or may not" be factual since the surveys capture only what "people think". (allAfrica.com)
Afghanistan sinks in new corruption index Nov 18, 2009
Releasing its annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) on Tuesday, the watchdog said Afghanistan had sunk for the second straight year in its ranking of 180 nations based on perceived levels of corruption in the public sector ... "This, along with the exploding opium trade -- which is also linked to corruption -- contributes to the downward trend in the country's CPI score." ... The CPI scores countries on a scale of zero to 10, with zero indicating high levels of corruption and 10, low levels.... (AlertNet)
Parliament: MACC chief should quit, says Lim Nov 18, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: An Opposition MP has filed a notice to move an emergency motion on Malaysias Corruption Perception Index (CPI) plunging from 47th place to 56th this year. Lim Kit Siang (DAP-Ipoh Timur) filed the notice with Speakers office on Wednesday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
British inflation climbs 1.5%: official data Nov 18, 2009
"Consumer Prices Index (CPI) annual inflation -- the government's target measure -- was 1.5 percent in October, up from 1.1 percent in September," the ONS said in a statement. "By far the largest upward pressure affecting the change in the CPI annual rate came from transport. The largest upward effect within transport came from fuels and lubricants," it added ... The ONS also said CPI inflation increased by 0. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Press Release: IMF Mission to Hungary Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on Fourth Review Under Stand-By Arrangement Nov 17, 2009
The end-September targets on the central government s primary balance, central government debt, CPI inflation, and net international reserves, as well as the target related to government lending to banks, were all met ... CPI inflation, which is being temporarily boosted by the increases in the VAT rate and excise taxes, is projected to fall to below 3 percent by mid-2010. (IMF News)
Revenge of the employee Nov 16, 2009
But my employer has been cutting pay rates and won't even meet CPI now. on top of this our chances for a raise have been halved/thirded. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Inflation Rate eases to 18.04 percent in October Nov 14, 2009
09 percent of the CPI basket. In October 2009, food price went up slightly to an annual 13. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Left in the lurch Nov 14, 2009
The CPI set about rewriting its party programme about a decade ago and has virtually abandoned that project now. The CPI(M), too, revised its party programme but decided against being revisionist ... In Kerala, the war-like situation in the state CPI(M) unit, a party secretary being prosecuted for graft, a chief minister hobbled by his own comrades and an ineffective general secretary make it an unending party-time for the Opposition United Democratic Front. (India Times)
CPI gets $4.8M in cloud radar contracts Nov 13, 2009
Palo Alto-based CPI (NASDAQ:CPII) said the radar systems will be used by the Atmospheric Radiation Measurement Program Climate Research Facility, one of the U.S. Department of Energy's national scientific user facilities, for fundamental research on the effects of clouds and precipitation on the climate. CPI will provide integrated transmitters for the X-band, Ka-band and W-band weather radar systems; these transmitters will incorporate several of CPI's vacuum electron device technologies and... (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Danvers students beat state MCAS averages Nov 13, 2009
Massachusetts uses Composite Performance Index (CPI), a 100-point index, to determine AYP (Annual Yearly Progress) ... The result is a number between 0 and 100, which constitutes a district, school or group s CPI for that subject and student group ... The CPI is a measure of the extent to which students are progressing toward proficiency (a CPI of 100) in ELA (English and Language Arts) and mathematics. (Danvers Herald, MA)
D-S officials not worred about school budget Nov 13, 2009
Measuring the students performance was by CPI, a 100-point index that assigns 100, 75, 50, 25 or 0 to each student based on performance on the test ... The CPI measures the progress of students to achieve proficiency, marked by a CPI of 100, in ELA and math ... The aggregate, or total school population, of the D-S Middle School had a CPI of 97. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
CPI, which is a branch of MCTV, is the best cable/internet/voip provider I've had... Nov 12, 2009
CPI, which is a branch of MCTV, is the best cable/internet/voip provider I've had in Ohio and I've lived in 6 different cities in various regions of Ohio ... Time Warner is laughable compared to what both me and my family receive from CPI. I understand the person above thinks that they should give 6 free HD converters-- but why stop there. (Multichannel News)
Weird news: Southerners love their health insurance Nov 12, 2009
12:00 pm November 11, 2009, by ctucker. I love my native South, but I don t always understand it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Inflation expectations edge lower Nov 12, 2009
Year-on-year CPI rose 1. 3 per cent from a year earlier, falling from the 1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
China's CPI falls 0.5% in October, PPI down 5.8% Nov 11, 2009
BEIJING, Nov. 11 (Xinhua) -- China's consumer price index (CPI),a main gauge of inflation, dipped 0 ... The CPI in urban and rural areas fell 0 ... "The CPI month-on-month decrease rate continues to narrow, and we predict a CPI growth either in November or December in China," Lian said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Petrobras Probe Turns to Gabrielli as Shares Rally 14% in Three Months Nov 10, 2009
Event Date FIPE CPI (Weekly) Nov. 10 IBGE IPCA, INPC Indices (Oct. Nov. 11 Retail Sales (Sept. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Bypolls: Cong sweeps Kerala, Left trembles in West Bengal Nov 10, 2009
Congress candidates Dominic Presentation trounced CPM's P N Sinulal in Ernakulam by over 8000 votes, while his colleague A A Shukur retained Alappuzha seat by defeating G Krishaparasad of CPI by 4000 votes. The November 7 by-polls were necessitated by resignation of sitting Congress MLAs K Sudhakaran (Kannur), K V Thomas (Ernakulam) and K C Venugopal (Alappuzha) on getting elected to Lok Sabha. (India Times, India)
A Great Pro-Life Victory Nov 9, 2009
But your consolation is that you view them as a burden and wish to punish them by forcing them to buy a poorly regulated service from a private company at inflated costs that have risen far above the average wage increase (or even the bulls*** CPI) virtually since we first got this health care system under Nixon. Yeah, I am sure those thousands of dollars a year versus the penalty of jail for non-compliance is similar to a drivers license (about $30 every five years versus a fine). (The American Conservative)
Elder Law: It's hard to tell when inflation will make appearance Nov 8, 2009
While few thought inflation was serious for most of the decade, it all changed in one cold November in the late 1960s when the CPI hit 1 percent per month ... Inflation investments peaked 12-years after the CPI 1 percent per month facts became widely known. (The News-Press -- Business)
India on brink of Maoist offensive Nov 6, 2009
The cadres of the Communist Party of India (CPI - Maoist) the political wing of the Maoists, are now said to be 20,000 strong ... On June 22, the central government banned the CPI (Maoist) and deemed it to be a terrorist organization ... " In fact, a June 12 statement released by the CPI (Maoist) declared that the Indian state did not have the capacity to fight its cadres across the different states they were operating in. Sahni said the only way to address the Maoist insurgency is to address... (Asia Times Online)
TMC opposes 10% PSU selloff Nov 6, 2009
CPI described the move as reckless and warned that it would make the countrys economy vulnerable. "It is a reckless decision.This is nothing less than privatising profit-making PSUs. It is like selling your family silver to marry off your daughter," CPI National Secretary D Raja said. (India Times)
GVT Will Be Bought in Brazil Below Market Price, BlackRock's Landers Says Nov 3, 2009
Event Date GVTs Shareholders meeting Nov 3 FGV CPI IPC-S Inflation Index - Weekly Nov 3 Monthly Trade Balance - October Nov 3 Industrial Output - November Nov 3 Cia. Siderurgica Nacional SAs earnings Nov 3 Banco Itau Unibanco Holding SAs earnings Nov 3 Fipe Consumer Price Index - October Nov 4 Banco Bradesco SAs earnings Nov 4 CNI Capacity Utilization - September Nov 5 Gerdau SAs earnings Nov 5. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Lalu, Paswan to tie up for J'khnd polls Nov 2, 2009
Lalu & Paswan to tie up with CPI & CPM for Jharkhand polls- Politics/Nation-News-The Economic Times ... Lalu & Paswan to tie up with CPI & CPM for Jharkhand polls2 Nov 2009, 0256 hrs IST, ET Bureau ... RJDs Lalu Prasad has already held consultations with leaders of CPM, CPI and LJP, according to sources. (India Times)
Study: Public Option May Benefit Insurers Nov 2, 2009
My monthly health premium is going to increase from $237 to $291, while the CPI says I won't get an increase in my pension at all. The problem with American health plans is their motivated by greed, CEO's getting paid millions of dollars. (CBS News)
Ghana: IGP, Ceps Boss Should Bring Their Men to Book [editorial] Oct 31, 2009
Times without number, reports on Corruption Perception Index (CPI) released by Ghana Integrity Initiative are nothing to write home about. With each report, corruption in Ghana either had slipped backwards or made some marginal efforts. (allAfrica.com)
Canwest Successfully Obtains Approvals of Transition of National Post and Re-Alignment of Shared Services Oct 31, 2009
WINNIPEG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Canwest Global Communications Corp. (Canwest) announced today that it has received approval and a vesting order from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in respect of the transition of the business of the National Post to Canwest Publishing Inc. (CPI) through a newly incorporated, wholly-owned subsidiary of CPI, and the re-alignment of certain shared services between its subsidiaries Canwest Media Inc. (CMI) and Canwest Limited Partnership... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Oct. 29 Letters to the editor Oct 30, 2009
AYP can be achieved in two ways: either a school s Composite Performance Index (CPI) can be above the state target or, if below, must meet a target range for improvement. Ms. Stea was misinformed in her assertion that the better you do the better you have to do next year. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Japan's CPI down 2.3% in September Oct 30, 2009
TOKYO, Oct. 30 (Xinhua) -- Japan's key consumer price index (CPI) fell 2 ... The core nationwide CPI, which excludes volatile fresh food prices, stood at 100. (Xinhuanet, China)
Foreigners visiting U.S. down so far in 09 Oct 29, 2009
"When economic problems occur globally, regionally, or for specific countries, it has an impact on travel to the U.S.A.," says the OTTI's Ron Erdmann, who adds that other factors come into play as well: "There are things like CPI, exchange rates, changes in income, costs, and much more that goes into determining whether or not a person takes an international trip. Add to that HIN1, media coverage, airline capacity, competition from other countries, including some domestic travel as an... (MSNBC -- Travel)
CPI board of directors reviews audit Oct 29, 2009
At the regular monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of California Progress, Inc. (CPI) on Monday, Oct. 19, at the Wood Place Public library, the audit report of Evers and Company, CPA, was approved ... Included in the audit report was the information that the Ehrhardt building, which was purchased by CPI in 1995 and restored as a Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) project, was donated to the Wood Place Public Library Board for use as a library ... CPI retained ownership for more than 10... (California Democrat, MO)
Increase a cert after No Rate Rise scratched Oct 29, 2009
The headline CPI figure is only 1. 3 per cent. But that's because falling petrol prices and interest rates shaved almost a percentage point each from the figure in the year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
New home sales slump Oct 29, 2009
If you have central banks and governments running high inflation that is then hidden by a debased CPI measure you destroy your economy. Full stop. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Canwest Seeks Court Approval of Transition of National Post and Re-Alignment of Certain Shared Services Oct 28, 2009
WINNIPEG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Canwest Global Communications Corp. (the Company or Canwest) announced today that an agreement has been reached between Canwest, Canwest Limited Partnership (Canwest LP) and Canwest Media Inc. (CMI) for the transition of the assets and business of the National Post to Canwest Publishing Inc. (CPI) through a newly-incorporated, wholly-owned subsidiary of CPI.. Related Quotes. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'CPI won't trigger large rate rise' Oct 28, 2009
CPI won't trigger large rate rise ... CPI won't trigger large rate rise ... The consumer price index (CPI) showed annual inflation fell to 1. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Rate rise expected whatever CPI outcome Oct 27, 2009
Whatever the result of the consumer price index (CPI) on Wednesday, homeowners should be prepared for an official interest rate rise on Melbourne Cup day. The latest readings of CPI and underlying inflation at 1130 AEDT will determine the likely pace and size of interest rate increases by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) over coming months, economists say ... "Even if (CPI) comes in on the low side they are still going to do 25 basis points next week," Nomura Australian chief economist... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Massive Corruption Made Ex-President Kufuor Unfit For Mo Ibrahim Award Oct 27, 2009
Big Mo Ibrahim was asked at a news conference about politicians who meet the award criteria but were not chosen and he noted that "I made clear when I started the foundation that there may be years when a winner is not chosen and this is such a year. But the question that remains is why not a winner this year? Certainly the candidates were unfit. Responds from Former President John Agyekum Kufuor The responds to this rebuke from the Former President, John Agyekum Kufuor, a leader who led a... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
RBI tense over high prices Oct 27, 2009
In its report on Macro and Monetary Developments in Q2 of 2009-10, the Reserve Bank has noted that `The combination of a weak recovery and elevated CPI (consumer price index) inflation has already magnified the complexity of policy challenges, notwithstanding the subdued nature of headline WPI inflation so far. . (India Times)
Prepare for deteriorating home affordability, the return of inflation concerns and rising interest rates. Oct 26, 2009
Remember that, by the Reserve's figuring (which involves taking the average of the weighted median, the trimmed mean and the CPI less volatile items and deposit and loan facilities), the underlying rate over the year to June was still 3. 75 per cent - way above target. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Inflation to fall, but not enough to stop rate rise Oct 26, 2009
CPI figures due on Wednesday will show inflation is heading in the right direction, but that wont stop the Reserve Bank of Australia from pushing interest rates in the wrong direction ... Producer price index figures released on Monday show some areas of strength, but overall suggest the CPI figures will show the effects of easing inflationary pressures ... The target refers to the consumer price index (CPI), but in the short term the RBA uses two measures of the underlying changes in prices... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Chidambaram slams Maoist sympathisers Oct 26, 2009
In a statement issued by the Home Ministry, the government condemns the attack saying, "The Government of India strongly condemns this unprovoked and heinous attack by the CPI (Maoist) on a public sector security force that was on a routine patrol in an area falling under the jurisdiction of a public sector corporation. What is the motive behind the attack on a police force that provides security to NMDC? What is the message that the CPI (Maoist) intends to convey? These are questions that we... (India Times, India -- Community News)
RBA rate hike likely be limited to 25bp Oct 26, 2009
The consumer price index (CPI) for the September quarter, and corresponding underlying measures of inflation, are due out on Wednesday. Comments in the central bank's October board minutes released last week indicated some concern that the more policy-sensitive underlying measure of inflation was unlikely to fall as fast as first thought. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Muted producer prices cool rate fervour Oct 26, 2009
Median forecasts are that headline CPI rose 0 ... The underlying CPI is forecast to be up by 0 ... "It would take a substantial upside surprise on Wednesday's CPI to increase the chances of a 50 basis point move," she said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Inflation pointer to interest rate hike Oct 25, 2009
The consumer price index (CPI) for September will give the central bank the clearest indication of whether a 25 or 50 basis point hike is the best medicine for the recovering economy. Economists are widely tipping a 25 basis point increase in the official cash rate at the bank's November 3 meeting. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
What others say: Don't send $250 checks Oct 25, 2009
The Consumer Price Index that measures inflation actually decreased this year, along with gas and energy prices. Without inflation, there is no rationale for a COLA. And if a COLA is not warranted, neither is a one-time payment. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Data tipped to decide Cup day rate rise Oct 25, 2009
The September quarter consumer price index (CPI) report, due on Wednesday, is expected to take centre stage ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) board meeting on November 3 - Melbourne Cup day. ICAP senior economist Adam Carr says an elevated reading or upside surprise raises the prospect of a more aggressive 50 basis point move. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Wages head to 20-year tumble Oct 24, 2009
24 an hour Jan. 1, to reflect a drop in the Consumer Price Index. Retirees are also feeling some pain. (The News-Press -- Business)
Malaysian Bond Market Oct 24, 2009
The market also awaits the release of the September Consumer Price Index, which the Government had postponed by two days to coincide with the budget announcement. It is widely expected that we will continue to see disinflation with consensus estimates predicting last months inflation rate to have fallen by 2. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Too early to talk about 'exit'? Oct 24, 2009
The consumer price index fell only 0. 8 percent in September from a year earlier, which is expected to run into positive territory soon. (People's Daily Online, China)
Einhorn: Forget Inflation, Just Buy Gold Oct 24, 2009
One hedge fund whiz kid, David Einhorn, says forget about whether the consumer price index rises or falls just buy gold anyway. Gold doesn't care about inflation, just if Washington is managing its economy well or not, says the president of Greenlight Capital. (Newsmax)
Inflation down for 4th month in September Oct 24, 2009
PETALING JAYA: The consumer price index (CPI) dropped for a fourth month in a row in September, falling 2% compared with the corresponding month last year. The decline was due to changes in the prices of petrol and diesel starting in June 2008, the Statistics Department said in its monthly report yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Inflation data set to shape RBA's next move Oct 24, 2009
Inflation is expected to have eased slightly in the September quarter, but next week's publication of the consumer price index still leaves scope for the central bank to raise interest rates by as much as half a percentage point, economists say. The September quarter CPI, due on Wednesday, is expected to take centre stage ahead at the Reserve Bank of Australia's November 3 board meeting - Melbourne Cup day. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
$4.5 million house in fraud case could be bonanza for Lee County Oct 24, 2009
Additionally, you benefit from Save Our Homes which limits increases to your assessed value (not your taxes) to the consumer price index or 3 percent, whichever is less. Homestead is granted to those applicants who possess title to real property, are bona fide Florida residents and live in the dwelling and make it their permanent home. (The News-Press -- Business)
Bill aims to up funding for Pell Grants Oct 23, 2009
This money is tied up in a bill that has already been passed by the House and, starting in 2011, would rise with the consumer price index, plus one percentage point. This funding, however, will likely not be able to offset rapidly increasing tuition costs. (Washington University Student Life, MO)
Experts said fixed-asset investment and retail sales helped the Chinese economy outperform other major economies, despite the fact that its shrinking exports were a drag on its progress. • China's GDP growth accelerates to 8.9% in Q3 Oct 23, 2009
BEIJING, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- China's consumer price index (CPI),a main gauge of inflation, dipped 1. 1 percent year on year in thefirst nine months of this year, the National Bureau of Statisticssaid Thursday. (Xinhuanet, China)
China's fixed-assets investment up 33.4% in first nine months Oct 23, 2009
BEIJING, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- China's consumer price index (CPI), a major inflation gauge, might begin to see growth since November, Stephen Green, head of research for Standard Chartered Bank in Shanghai, told Xinhua Saturday. Special Report. (Xinhuanet, China)
Optimism growing in 3rd quarter Oct 23, 2009
The notes of caution were sounded despite the fact that the consumer price index - usually a major gauge of inflation - remained weak, falling 0 ... BEIJING, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- China's consumer price index (CPI),a main gauge of inflation, dipped 1. (Xinhuanet, China)
Inflation returns as a worry Oct 23, 2009
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) annual rate is travelling at a relatively sedate pace - 1 ... And economists doubt that it will return to the band when the September quarter CPI is released next Wednesday ... The impact of the economic downturn unsurprisingly curtailed immediat 00004000 e price pressures and has seen the annual CPI rate tumble from a hefty 5. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
South Africa Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold Oct 23, 2009
Mboweni said the possible increases were not included in the bank's inflation forecast, which still saw CPI back in the 3 to 6 percent target band sustainably by the second quarter of next year. Consumer inflation stood at 6. (Business Report, South Africa)
Singapore consumer prices fall for sixth month Oct 23, 2009
The consumer price index fell 0. 4 percent in the 12 months through September after a 0. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
September's consumer price index down 0.4% on-year Oct 23, 2009
com - September's consumer price index down 0 ... September's consumer price index down 0. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Hill County jobless rate down slightly Oct 23, 2009
Kelly noted that the consumer price index went up 0 ... Over the last year, the consumer price index declined 1. (Havre Daily News, MT)
No COLA for seniors, one-time payment touted Oct 23, 2009
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are adjusted annually to reflect the increase, if any, in the cost of living as measured by the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) prepared by the Bureau of Labor Statistics ... According to the Social Security Administration under present law, there will be a COLA for Social Security and SSI benefits provided only when there is an increase in the average of the Consumer Price Index-W from the... (Burlington Union, MA)
Dollar rally shows signs of fatigue Oct 23, 2009
The third-quarter consumer price index (CPI) is due next Wednesday, a figure that has become crucial for the monetary policy outlook since the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) shifted its focus to inflation as its major concern. Three-year futures were 0. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Waste Connections sues El Dorado County Oct 23, 2009
4 percent rate increase that s based on the consumer price index ... Under the contract, the county agreed to an annual rate increase based on the consumer price index to cover increasing costs, according to the company. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Firms pay $60K fines Oct 23, 2009
"This is the largest penalty assessed by this commission," CPI Chairman Michael Cherkasky said ... That commission was folded into the CPI under consolidation during the Spitzer administration. (Albany Times Union)
