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U.S. Private Equity Fund-Raising Plummets 68% in 2009

added: 13-01-2010

U.S. private equity fund-raising closed out its worst year for fundraising since 2003 with 331 funds raising $95.8 billion, down 68% from the $299.9 billion raised by 508 funds in 2008, according to figures from Dow Jones LP Source. With the lone exception of secondary funds, every sector experienced sharp slowdowns.

Report Suggests Economic Downturn May Be Changing the Face of Retail Crime

added: 13-01-2010

A new study shows the down economy may be changing the face of retail crime. The report, sponsored in part by ADT and its Sensormatic Retail Solutions group, suggests that employees are stealing less merchandise while shoplifting or theft by consumers and gangs is on the rise.

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI)™ Improves Sharply in December 2009

added: 13-01-2010

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI)™ continued to rise in December, its sixth consecutive increase. The index now stands at 91.8, up 1.7 percent from the November figure. The index is down 5.2 percent from a year ago. This month’s increase was driven by positive contributions from all eight components.

National Thirty-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Falls Back Under 5.00%

added: 13-01-2010

The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for 30-year fixed mortgages decreased six basis points last week to 4.99 percent, down from 5.05 percent the week prior, according to the Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor, compiled by leading real estate Web site Zillow.com®. Rates for 15-year fixed mortgages fell seven basis points to 4.41 percent from 4.48 percent, and 5-1 adjustable rate mortgages fell nine basis points to 4.06 percent, from 4.15 percent the week prior.

U.S. Auto Industry's Image Showing Signs of Improvement in the Eyes of America's Youth: Deloitte Survey

added: 12-01-2010

If the largest generation since the baby boomers has its way, Generation Y, at 75 million strong, might just be the group to help jump start the automotive industry in the United States, according to a new survey from Deloitte. In collaboration with The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management at Michigan State University, the Deloitte survey indicates Gen Y consumers may have an increasingly positive view of everything from auto jobs to American-made vehicles.

U.S. Employment Report: Employee Confidence Index Shows No Change in December 2009

added: 11-01-2010

The Spherion Employee Confidence Index showed no change in December, remaining at 49.1. The Index, which measures workers' confidence in their personal employment situation and optimism in the economic environment, reveals that more workers are confident in the overall strength of the economy, despite slightly fewer reporting confidence in their personal employment situations.

Americans Call Innovation Key to Future U.S. Economic Success

added: 11-01-2010

The vast majority of Americans, 96 percent, believe that innovation is critical to the future success of the United States as a world economic leader, but they are concerned that the rising U.S. federal deficit will jeopardize the prosperity of future generations, according to a new national survey released by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®.

Consumer Electronics to Grow in 2010, According to CEA Forecast

added: 08-01-2010

The consumer electronics (CE) industry will generate more than $165 billion in U.S. shipment revenues this year, a slight increase from 2009, according to the semi-annual industry forecast released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)®. CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro announced the forecast in his opening remarks at the 2010 International CES®, the world’s largest consumer technology trade show.

Monster Employment Index Dips in December 2009

added: 08-01-2010

The Monster Employment Index edged down four points in December, amid a relatively mild seasonal fall in online recruitment activity. On a year-over-year basis, the Index is now down 12 percent, the mildest rate of annual decline seen during the past 18 months indicating slight stability in underlying employer demand for workers at the end of the year.

Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Move Lower

added: 08-01-2010

The average conforming 30-year fixed mortgage decreased this week to 5.26 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey. The average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.43 discount and origination points.

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