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added: 13-08-2009

On the last business day of June, the number of job openings in the U.S. was little changed near a series low level of 2.6 million, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported today. The hires rate at 2.9 percent in June was at the lowest point since the series began in December 2000. The total separations rate remained at a series low of 3.3 percent. This release includes estimates of the number and rate of job openings, hires, and separations for the total nonfarm sector by industry and geographic region.

Economy Calls for Change in College Plans

added: 13-08-2009

One-third of students are changing their college plans because of the economy according to the 2009 Back to College survey. The nationwide survey, conducted by the nation's largest nonprofit full service credit counseling organization, Money Management International (MMI), measured the toll of the economy on students' plans for attending and paying for college.

New Consumer Reports Index Tracks the State of the American Consumer

added: 13-08-2009

Latest index finds decline in consumer sentiment, escalation of stress, and growing financial woes take toll on retail purchasing. Consumer Reports introduced a new monthly economic survey that tracks U.S. consumers' personal financial experiences, attitudes and activities.

Deloitte Consumer Spending Index Points Upward in July

added: 13-08-2009

The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index rose in July, steered by falling unemployment claims and tax burdens, along with a rise in real wages. The Index attempts to track consumer cash flow as an indicator of future consumer spending.

New Poll Shows Two-Thirds of Americans Don't Think Government Health Care Will Cut Costs

added: 12-08-2009

Despite President Obama's efforts to position government-funded health care as a "cost-cutter" for all taxpayers, two-thirds of Americans think there are more effective ways to reduce health care costs, according to a national survey question released today by message research firm M4 Strategies.

Wells Fargo Survey Finds Employment is Top Financial Concern for U.S. Homeowners

added: 11-08-2009

A Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) 2009 quarterly survey finds that when it comes to homes, it’s all about jobs.

National 30-year Fixed Mortgage Rates Rise

added: 11-08-2009

The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for 30-year fixed mortgages increased last week to 5.36 percent, up from 5.26 percent the week prior, according to the Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor, compiled by leading real estate Web site Zillow.com®. Also, rates for 15-year fixed mortgages rose to 4.69 percent from 4.62 percent, and 5-1 adjustable rate mortgages rose to 4.28 percent, down from 4.21 the week prior.

Home Values Flatten in Short Term; Yearly Declines Shrink, but High Rates of Foreclosure, Negative Equity Expected to Delay True Recovery

added: 11-08-2009

Some Markets Closer to Bottom; Bright Spots in California with Many Markets Showing Increased Sales, Several Quarters of Shrinking Home Value Declines, According to Q2 2009 Zillow® Real Estate Market Reports.

U.S. Employment Situation

added: 10-08-2009

Nonfarm payroll employment continued to decline in July (-247,000), and the unemployment rate was little changed at 9.4 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The average monthly job loss for May through July (-331,000) was about half the average decline for November through April (-645,000). In July, job losses continued in many of the major industry sectors.

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI)™ Remains Unchanged in July

added: 10-08-2009

In July, The Conference Board Employment Trends Index (ETI)™ remained at the same level as the revised figures for May and June. The index stands at 88.3 and is down 20.1 percent from a year ago.

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