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U.S. Import and Export Price Indexes in October 2009

added: 16-11-2009

The U.S. Import Price Index rose 0.7 percent in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, led by a 1.8 percent increase in fuel prices. The rise followed a 0.2 percent increase in September. U.S. export prices advanced 0.3 percent in October after decreasing 0.2 percent the previous month.

Consumers' Optimism Toward the Economy May Bode Well for Retailers this Holiday Season

added: 15-11-2009

Philadelphia shoppers are more optimistic about the economy, and that optimism is starting to show in Philadelphians' shopping plans as the holiday shopping season kicks off, according to Deloitte's 24th Annual Holiday Survey of retail spending and trends.

Investors Optimistic as They Rebuild Savings

added: 13-11-2009

American investors are optimistic they will recoup losses from the recession and are exploring new options to build their retirement savings, according to a report released by Prudential Financial, Inc.

Deloitte Shift Index: Advances in Labor Productivity Fail to Drive Profit

added: 12-11-2009

Despite major improvement in labor productivity over the last four decades, many industries in the United States have experienced alarming decreases in their return-on-assets (ROA). This according to Deloitte's Center for the Edge, which industry-specific findings from its 2009 "Shift Index," a new economic indicator identifying three waves of disruption that are shaping today's business landscape.

U.S. Extended Mass Layoffs (Quarterly)

added: 12-11-2009

Employers initiated 1,776 mass layoff events in the third quarter of 2009 that resulted in the separation of 277,924 workers from their jobs for at least 31 days, according to preliminary figures released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The number of extended mass layoff events reached a record high for any third quarter (with data available back to 1995). Third quarter program highs in the number of events were also recorded in half of the 18 major industry sectors, 2 of the 4 geographic regions, 4 of the 9 divisions, and 15 states.

Study Finds Credit Card Companies Con Consumers and Small Businesses

added: 12-11-2009

On the heels of reports that credit companies are in a rush to raise interest rates to historic highs and implement new fees before regulation that limits such action takes effect, Consumers for Competitive Choice (C4CC), a diverse, national coalition of Americans including consumers and small businesses who support a consumer-focused economy, has just released a study titled, "The Credit Card Con," which examines the industry’s notoriously bad acts.

Thirty-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Stable at Near-Record Lows

added: 11-11-2009

The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for 30-year fixed mortgages decreased two basis points last week to 4.84 percent, down from 4.86 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 two basis points to 4.29 percent from 4.31 percent, and 5-1 adjustable rate mortgages fell eight basis points to 3.71 percent, from 3.79 percent the week prior.

Negative Equity Falls in Third Quarter, Home Values Show Short-Term Stabilization

added: 10-11-2009

The percent of American single-family homes with mortgages in negative equity fell to 21 percent in the third quarter, down from 23 percent in the second, as home values stabilized in the short term and more underwater homeowners lost their homes to foreclosure, according to the third quarter Zillow Real Estate Market Reports.

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index Continues to Rise in October 2009

added: 10-11-2009

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI)™ increased for the second consecutive month. The ETI now stands at 89.3, up 0.7 percent from the revised September figure. The index is down 13.2 percent from a year ago.

comScore Reports Q3 2009 U.S. E-Commerce Spending Down 2 Percent vs. Year Ago

added: 09-11-2009

comScore, Inc., a leader in measuring the digital world, released its Q3 2009 retail e-commerce sales estimates, which showed that U.S. online retail spending totaled $29.6 billion, down 2 percent versus year ago. Q3 2009 represents the first time on record that consecutive quarters have seen negative e-commerce spending growth compared with the same quarter the year prior.

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