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Women See Small Gains in Economic Recovery

added: 17-07-2011

The tsunami of the Great Recession swept over the United States taking away jobs and economic security for many. The wave hit men before women and men lost more jobs than women over a longer period, according to new research from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) released today. Overall the recovery is lagging. The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show that while men have gained slightly more jobs—even relative to the number they lost—women are still dragging along the bottom.

U.S. Consumer Price Index

added: 17-07-2011

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) decreased 0.2 percent in June on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.6 percent before seasonal adjustment.

U.S. Real Earnings

added: 16-07-2011

All employees

Real average hourly earnings for all employees rose 0.2 percent from May to June, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. This change stemmed from a 0.2 percent decrease in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), while average hourly earnings remained unchanged.

Mortgage Rates Fall After Weak Jobs Report

added: 15-07-2011

Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing mortgage rates following long-term bond yields lower amid weaker than expected jobs gains and an increase in the unemployment rate.

U.S. Producer Price Index

added: 15-07-2011

The Producer Price Index for finished goods decreased 0.4 percent in June, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. This decline followed increases of 0.2 percent in May and 0.8 percent in April. At the earlier stages of processing, prices received by manufacturers of intermediate goods were unchanged in June, and the crude goods index moved down 0.6 percent. On an unadjusted basis, prices for finished goods climbed 7.0 percent for the 12 months ended June 2011.

U.S. Import and Export Price Indexes

added: 15-07-2011

U.S. import prices fell 0.5 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today, the first monthly decline since June 2010. Declining fuel and nonfuel prices both contributed to the overall decrease. U.S. export prices ticked up 0.1 percent in June after rising 0.2 percent in May.

Deloitte CFO Signals™ Survey: CFO Optimism Wanes as Economic Concerns Return and Internal Challenges Rise

added: 14-07-2011

As their companies shift from recovery to growth, chief financial officers (CFOs) are becoming increasingly concerned about the external and internal factors that threaten their progress. According to the results of the Deloitte CFO Signals survey for the second quarter of 2011, CFOs are more apprehensive about the soundness of capital investments and the possibility of internal missteps as they work to further their organizations' growth agendas. This coincides with their returning concerns over the economic recovery.

LendingTree Weekly Mortgage Rate Pulse Reports Rates Decline

added: 14-07-2011

Average mortgage rates fell this week according to the LendingTree Weekly Mortgage Rate Pulse, which tracks the lowest and average mortgage rates offered by lenders on the LendingTree network.

Working for Love or Money? Employees Say Love Matters More

added: 14-07-2011

When they’re on the job hunt, would-be employees prioritize finding a caring company, fulfilling work and better benefits over dollars and cents, according to a survey by Monster.com in collaboration with employee benefits leader Unum (NYSE:UNM).

US IPO Outlook Survey: So Far 2011 Stronger than 2010, but Second Half of the Year May Depend on Success of Facebook® and Groupon® Offerings

added: 14-07-2011

The U.S. IPO market in 2011 has been stronger so far than it was in 2010, but it may be losing momentum entering the second half of the year, according to a new Merrill DataSite® survey.

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