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Deloitte Consumer Spending Index Turns Negative for the First Time Since 1980

added: 17-11-2008

The Deloitte Research Leading Index of Consumer Spending fell into negative territory in October, primarily due to substantial increases in unemployment claims and continued softness in the housing market. The Index attempts to track consumer cash flow as an indicator of future consumer spending.

Online Consumers Plan to Spend Less in Stores, But Slightly More Online This Holiday Season

added: 17-11-2008

Online consumers intend to spend less in stores this holiday season than last year, The Conference Board and TNS report, but slightly more online. Consumers will be expecting free shipping and deals not available in stores when they shop online.

US Job Openings and Labor Turnover in September 2008

added: 17-11-2008

On the last business day of September, there were 3.3 million job openings in the United States, and the job openings rate was 2.3 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported.

Extended Mass Layoffs In The Third Quarter Of 2008

added: 17-11-2008

In the third quarter of 2008, employers initiated 1,330 mass layoff events that resulted in the separation of 218,158 workers from their jobs for at least 31 days, according to preliminary figures released by the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics.

American Time Use Survey Summary, 2007 Results

added: 16-11-2008

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) of the U.S. Department of Labor reported that in 2007 twenty percent of employed persons did some or all of their work at home on days that they worked, and 87 percent did some or all of their work at their workplace.

Family Financial Talk is More Important in Challenging Times

added: 16-11-2008

This year, families gathering during the upcoming holiday season may be more concerned and focused on their financial future than ever before. And a tough challenge they could face is how to talk with each other about financial matters, what questions to ask and what pitfalls to avoid.

Americans Fear the Economy Will Spur More Crime

added: 15-11-2008

More than four in 10 Americans are worried that the current economic environment can expose their families to crime, according to a nationwide survey of 1,000 people sponsored by the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies. Many survey respondents also indicated that economic conditions are causing them to reduce their spending on security systems and devices.

Americans Still Planning 2009 Overseas Trip Despite Economic Concerns

added: 15-11-2008

Although the recent setbacks in the world economy has impacted the travel industry, some reports show that Americans are still planning international travel. However, in this new economy controlling costs is a key trend for most travelers.

How Much Will Online Travel Slow?

added: 15-11-2008

Online travel bookings will total $98.2 billion in 2008, up just 9% over 2007, according to PhoCusWright. The company said that some online travel providers would fare better than others, with rail sales growing by 28%, while hotel bookings would rise only 8%.

Trade Unions Must be Part of any Solution to Global Financial Crisis

added: 14-11-2008

Working people, who will bear the brunt of the global financial crisis, must have a seat at the table and a voice in the discussions about causes, consequences and possible strategies to confront the current crisis. This is the main message to the G20 from leaders of the international trade union movement, representing more than 168 million workers around the world.

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