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US Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment in September 2008

added: 03-11-2008

Unemployment rates were higher in September than a year earlier in 349 of the 369 metropolitan areas, lower in 14 areas, and unchanged in 6 areas, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported.

No Economic Recovery Without Housing Stabilization

added: 03-11-2008

The National Association of Realtors(R) has stepped up its challenge to lawmakers, encouraging them to take new, decisive actions to address the continuing problems in the housing industry, as well as the ongoing economic crisis.

U.S. Retail E-Commerce Sales Growth Slows to 6 Percent in Q3 2008 Versus Year Ago

added: 03-11-2008

comScore, Inc.released its Q3 2008 retail e-commerce report, which showed that online spending grew 6 percent in Q3 2008 versus the same period last year, a slowdown compared to the year-over-year growth rates of 12 percent in Q1 and 13 percent in Q2 2008. Total U.S. online retail sales (excluding travel) were approximately $30 billion in Q3.

Latin America Needs Better Taxes and Better Spending

added: 02-11-2008

Fiscal policy, says the latest Latin American Economic Outlook (LEO 2009) from the OECD’s Development Centre, can be a powerful tool for economic, political and social development in Latin America if taxes are raised efficiently and fairly and spending is directed to promoting growth and reducing poverty and inequality.

Consumer Reports Survey Finds One-Third of Americans Say They Are Worse Off Financially Than a Year Ago

added: 01-11-2008

Consumer Reports' latest national survey finds Americans' financial concerns continue to grow. Almost one-third (32%) of respondents, nearly double the amount of the previous year, said they are worse off today than a year ago.

US Employment Cost Index in September 2008

added: 31-10-2008

Total compensation costs for civilian workers increased 0.7 percent from June to September 2008, seasonally adjusted, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported, the same as the increase for the last two quarters.

Economic Hardship Changing Holiday Travel, Finds Kayak Consumer Survey

added: 31-10-2008

Kayak.com, the travel search engine, surveyed more than 1,400 users on Kayak.com and Sidestep.com this month about their travel plans for the 2008 holiday season. Despite industry warnings that travel costs will continue to rise as Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays approach, more than 63 percent of travelers have yet to book their plans. Instead, travelers are taking on a "wait and see" strategy by tracking fares and hoping airlines and hotels will offer some last minute deals.

Housing Market Suffers Biggest Drop Since World War Two!

added: 31-10-2008

U.S. new home prices are now down 17%, new home sales have been reduced by 57% and new property listings are down by 27% since the real estate market's historic peak set in March of 2007.

Compass Intelligence Says an Estimated 7.2 Percent of Mobile Phone Users Use Mobile Banking

added: 31-10-2008

Based on a recent survey by Compass Intelligence, an estimated 7.2 percent of mobile phone users that are 18 or older and employed use mobile banking. These findings are based on a recent web-based survey with an opt-in panel of 20,000 consumers and business decision-makers.

Cable Modem Usage Gains Market Share as Internet Customers Continue to Move to High-Speed Service

added: 31-10-2008

Cable modem usage is increasing at a faster rate than DSL usage among Internet customers as dial-up use continues to decrease, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Internet Service Provider Residential Customer Satisfaction Study.

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