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Two in Five Americans Say the Economy Will Not Start Growing for at Least Another Year

added: 05-02-2010

As the focus of the White House turns even more towards the economy, President Obama is facing an American public who are not expecting things to be better, not expecting the economy to turn around in the near future and who are earning and saving less. The President will need to back up anything he says with quick and strong action to win over Americans who are hurting financially.

Americans See Environment as Alternative Fuel Source for Economic Growth

added: 05-02-2010

Americans are hopeful that the environment will help rescue the struggling economy, according to the results of the third-annual survey on environmental investing released by Allianz Global Investors, a leader in the global investment universe.

U.S. Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment in December 2009

added: 05-02-2010

Unemployment rates were higher in December than a year earlier in 371 of the 372 metropolitan areas and lower in 1 area, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Nineteen areas recorded jobless rates of at least 15.0 percent, while 10 areas registered rates below 5.0 percent. The national unemployment rate in December was 9.7 percent, not seasonally adjusted, up from 7.1 percent a year earlier. Among the 369 metropolitan areas for which nonfarm payroll employment were available, 356 areas reported over-the-year decreases in employment, 12 reported increases, and 1 remained unchanged.

MoneyShow.com Sentiment Indicator Reveals Investors Are More Optimistic on U.S. Markets & Economy

added: 05-02-2010

Investors’ confidence in U.S. markets and the economy has increased slightly, with 49% of investors polled expressing bullish sentiments about the markets, compared with 48% in January, 2010, according to the latest MoneyShow.com Investors’ Sentiment Indicator. The number of bearish investors has decreased to 32% from 34% since the last poll in January.

Consumer Trust In US Financial Institutions Is Returning

added: 05-02-2010

One year after the depths of the worst financial crisis in half a century, Americans are more likely to say their financial institutions are doing what’s best for them, according to the seventh annual customer advocacy rankings by Forrester Research, Inc.

Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Inch Higher

added: 05-02-2010

The streak of four straight weekly declines in mortgage rates was broken this week. According to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey, the average conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 5.15 percent. The average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.49 discount and origination points.

Seven in Ten Americans Give President Obama Negative Ratings on the Economy

added: 04-02-2010

One of the central themes of President Obama’s first State of the Union address was the economy and the plans that he and his administration have to help turn it around in the near future. The president realizes that this is the issue most impacting Americans directly. It is also an issue that U.S. adults no longer have the same kind of confidence in the White House to fix.

Support for, or Opposition to, Health Care Reform Often Has Little to Do with What is Actually Proposed

added: 04-02-2010

Public opinion is sometimes puzzling. Several polls have found strong public support for many of the proposals for health care reform contained in one or both of the bills passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives even among those who are opposed to the bills. What is actually in proposed legislation can be quite different from what people think is in it.

Discover® U.S. Spending MonitorSM Rises 2.2 Points in January 2010

added: 04-02-2010

The Discover U.S. Spending Monitor rose 2.2 points in January to 85.2 (based out of 100), primarily driven by an increase in the number of consumers feeling better about their personal finances. Despite improving views about their finances, a majority of consumers continue to rate the economy as poor and nearly half don’t see economic conditions improving. As a result, consumer spending intentions were flat in January.

Americans Resolve to Increase Savings and Reduce Debt in 2010, First Command Reports

added: 04-02-2010

American families are starting 2010 with a strong commitment to bump up their savings and cut back on debt, intensifying a growing trend toward fiscal responsibility and frugality.

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