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Despite Economy, Largest Retailers Remain Power Players

added: 02-07-2009

In spite of economic uncertainties, many of the nation’s largest retailers held onto their coveted spots at the top of the retail ladder last year, according to an annual ranking of retailers by sales. The STORES Top 100 Retailers*, featured in the July issue of STORES magazine, ranks retailers by annual revenues as reported in SEC filings, public statements by the companies and estimates based on Planet Retail research.

Recruiting Patterns to Hold Steady in Q3, According to Quarterly Job Forecast From CareerBuilder and USA TODAY

added: 01-07-2009

Most employers expect their staff levels to remain the same as recruiting patterns hold steady and job losses trend downward, according to CareerBuilder and USA TODAY's Q3 2009 Job Forecast. The survey was conducted by Harris Interactive(R) from May 22 through June 10, 2009 among more than 2,600 hiring managers and human resource professionals.

US Monster Employment Index Edges Down Slightly in June 2009

added: 01-07-2009

The Monster Employment Index slipped one point or one percent in June as online job opportunities fell modestly, largely in line with seasonal expectations. Year-over-year, the Index was down 28 percent, somewhat of an improvement from April and May’s annual pace of decline.

US Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment in May 2009

added: 01-07-2009

Unemployment rates were higher in May than a year earlier in all 372 metropolitan areas, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported. Fifteen areas recorded jobless rates of at least 15.0 percent, while 21 areas registered rates below 5.0 percent. The national unemployment rate in May was 9.1 percent, not seasonally adjusted, up from 5.2 percent a year earlier. Among the 310 metropolitan areas for which nonfarm payroll employment were available, 295 areas recorded over-the-year declines in employment and 15 reported increases.

The Pace of Home Price Declines Moderate in April 2009

added: 01-07-2009

Data through April 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 decline of the 10-City and 20-City Composites improved.

Dow Jones Economic Sentiment Indicator Rises For Fourth Consecutive Month

added: 01-07-2009

The Dow Jones Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) rose for the fourth consecutive month to 31.8, an increase from 29 in May and up more than nine points from its all-time low of 22.2 in November of last year.

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index™ Retreats in May 2009

added: 01-07-2009

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index™, which had improved considerably in May, retreated in June. The Index now stands at 49.3 (1985=100), down from 54.8 in May. The Present Situation Index decreased to 24.8 from 29.7. The Expectations Index declined to 65.5 from 71.5 in May.

Medium and Large Businesses Anticipate IT Growth

added: 01-07-2009

Large and medium-size businesses are increasingly planning to invest in IT products and staff as confidence among IT decision makers begins returning to the corporate sector. However, earlier signs of IT investment among small businesses have slipped.

Mortgage Rates Drop for Second Straight Week

added: 01-07-2009

The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for 30-year fixed mortgages decreased last week to 5.48 percent, down from 5.58 percent the week prior, according to the Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor, compiled by leading real estate Web site Zillow.com(R). Meanwhile, rates for 15-year fixed mortgages fell to 4.87 percent from 5.01 percent, and 5-1 adjustable rate mortgages also fell to 4.65 percent, down from 4.73 the week prior.

New Fiscal Year Brings Painful Spending Cuts, Continued Budget Gaps in Almost Every State

added: 30-06-2009

The 2010 fiscal year begins for most states July 1. It brings an austere continuation of recession-driven cuts in essential services and poor prospects for improvement through 2011, according to a series of updated reports on state budget conditions issued by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

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