Tag «December 2012»

SSINA Releases Market Data FOR December 2012

(Washington, D.C., March 18, 2013) – The Specialty Steel Industry of North America (“SSINA”) has released statistical data on imports, U.S. consumption, and import penetration for YTD December 2012. The data represents U.S. consumption, imports, and import penetration for December 2012 compared to the same 2011 twelve month period. The following data is presented by …

Germany: Consumer climate falls slightly – Findings of the GfK Consumer Climate study for Germany for December 2012

Nuremberg, 21 December 2012 – As a result of the international economic headwind, German consumers are still feeling uncertain at the end of the year. This is verified by varied developments in the consumer mood in December. While income expectations increased slightly, both economic expectations and willingness to buy dropped. Following a revised value of …