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ING Survey: One Year Later, Investors Remain Committed to Their Workplace Retirement Plans

added: 20-10-2009

A survey conducted by the ING Institute for Retirement Research found that, despite the uncertain market conditions and negative headlines during the past year, most Americans who participate in employer-sponsored defined contribution plans value these plans greatly and have continued to support them.

New Automotive Industry Breakeven Point to Decrease by More than Two Million Units

added: 19-10-2009

Due to cost-cutting measures such as renegotiation of union and supplier contracts, the "breakeven point" for the domestic automotive industry will decrease by more than 2 million units when comparing current industry conditions to those forecasted in 2010, according to Gary Dilts, senior vice president of U.S. automotive at J.D. Power and Associates.

Workers Worry More about Financial Security Than Health Insurance

added: 18-10-2009

People rate job security and "making ends meet" as their top financial concerns, according to a recent report released by Prudential Financial, Inc.

J.P. Morgan Survey Reveals Behaviors of 401(k) Participants after Market Volatility

added: 17-10-2009

J.P. Morgan Retirement Plan Services released the findings of a nationwide Harris Interactive survey of 1,077 employees participating in 401(k) plans. The survey was conducted online April 24-May 1, 2009 and captured participants' thoughts on retirement readiness, the economic impact on their retirement plan and what investment decisions they made as a result of the market downturn.

U.S. Consumer Price Index in September 2009

added: 16-10-2009

On a seasonally adjusted basis, the Consumer Price Index for Al Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.2 percent in September, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. The increase was less than the 0.4 percent rise in August. The index has decreased 1.3 percent over the last 12 months on a not seasonally adjusted basis.

U.S. Real Earnings in September 2009

added: 16-10-2009

Real average hourly earnings fell 0.1 percent from August to September, seasonally adjusted, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. This decline stemmed from the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W), up by 0.2 percent, outpacing 0.1 percent growth in average hourly earnings for production and nonsupervisory workers.

Recession Causing Perception Disconnect Between Employers and their Workforce

added: 15-10-2009

New research from Monster.com and Human Capital Institute reveals a dramatic difference in how employers and workers perceive the impact of the current recession, potentially leading to employers facing mass talent drains as the labor market begins to turn. The reason – employers are vastly overrating the morale of their employees as 84 percent of those surveyed indicated a belief that their workforce is content to simply to have a job while only 58 percent of workers feel that way.

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

added: 15-10-2009

The U.S. Import Price Index edged up 0.1 percent in September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, after a 1.6 percent increase in August. The September increase was led by higher nonfuel
prices, which more than offset lower fuel prices. The price index for U.S. exports declined 0.3 percent in September following a 0.7 percent increase the previous month.

Global Recession Hit US Salaries Hardest and Accelerated Equity Program Changes at Technology Companies

added: 15-10-2009

Technology companies in the United States have experienced greater salary freezes than other nations, according to Aon Consulting's Radford, a leading provider of compensation intelligence to the technology and life sciences industries. These U.S. organizations also have seen significant shifts in equity compensation, as underwater stock options and exchange programs soared, and companies continue to incorporate restricted stock into their programs in lieu of options.

Consumer Savings Higher as Debt Declines; Mortgage Delinquencies, Bankruptcies Continue to Grow in September 2009

added: 14-10-2009

Consumers continue to fight the recession by saving more and paying off debt; banks are responding with more careful lending; and stressed homeowners increasingly are falling behind on mortgages on their primary residence, according to the latest Equifax Inc. Credit Trends Report, a summary of key economic trends the company distributes to its customers every month.

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