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

added: 02-10-2009

Unemployment rates were higher in August than a year earlier in all 372 metropolitan areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Sixteen areas recorded jobless rates of at least 15.0 percent, while 9 areas registered rates below 5.0 percent. The national unemployment rate in August was 9.6 percent, not seasonally adjusted, up from 6.1 percent a year earlier. Among the 369 metropolitan areas for which nonfarm payroll employment data were available, 356 areas reported over-the-year decreases in payroll employment, 11 reported increases, and 2 had no change.

Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Fall Again

added: 02-10-2009

The average conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped for the fifth consecutive week to 5.25 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey. The average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.31 discount and origination points.

Investor Confidence in U.S. Capital Markets Stabilizes Despite Economic Turmoil

added: 02-10-2009

Despite two years of tumult in the global economy, investor confidence in U.S. capital markets has leveled off after dropping precipitously between 2007 and 2008, according to the Center for Audit Quality’s (CAQ) 3rd annual survey of individual investors.

New Economic Report Projects Full U.S. Job Recovery Could Take More Than Seven Years

added: 02-10-2009

Significant job losses as a result of the deep recession and a still-growing workforce have created a staggering national employment deficit of over 9 million jobs. As a result, it could take the nation until 2017 simply to recover to pre-2007 employment levels and accommodate labor force growth, according to a new economic report by Rutgers University and sponsored by leading real estate development company Advance Realty.

Employees Unlikely to See Significant Changes to Next Year’s Benefits Plans

added: 01-10-2009

With the possibility of health care reform on the horizon, Hewitt Associates, a global human resources consulting and outsourcing company, finds that most U.S. employers are taking a "wait and see" approach and forgoing significant overhauls to their benefits plans in 2010. As a result, employees can expect to see few major changes to their benefits plans when they enroll this year. Still, as health care costs continue to rise, Hewitt strongly urges workers to take an active role in choosing their health care and retirement plan options this enrollment season.

Americans Skeptical That Healthcare Reform Will Improve Quality or Affordability

added: 01-10-2009

Americans lack confidence that healthcare reform will deliver more affordable or better quality medical care, according to a survey released by Thomson Reuters.

Recession Cutting Into Doctor Visits

added: 01-10-2009

While the economy begins to show signs of a slow recovery, many consumers continue to struggle with financial challenges, some of which could affect their health. A survey released by the American Optometric Association (AOA) revealed that 36 percent of Americans say they are limiting their doctor visits because of the recession.

Broad Improvement in Home Prices According to the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices

added: 30-09-2009

Data through July 2009, released by Standard & Poor's for its S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, the leading measure of U.S. home prices, show that, although still negative, the annual rate of decline of the 10-City and 20-City Composites improved compared to last month's reading. This marks approximately six months of improved readings in these statistics, beginning in early 2009.

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® Dips in September 2009

added: 30-09-2009

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, which had improved in August, dipped in September. The Index now stands at 53.1 (1985=100), down from 54.5 in August. The Present Situation Index decreased to 22.7 from 25.4. The Expectations Index declined to 73.3 from 73.8 last month.

Belligerent Bosses: Employee Trust Sacrificed in the Financial Crisis

added: 30-09-2009

Employees report their bosses use threats and intimidation during the financial crisis, according to a national study of leadership funded by the University of Phoenix. “Questions get you written up and/or fired,” one worker said. The study’s results also showed employees increasing distrust what their bosses say.

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