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CEOs Still Lacking Confidence, The Conference Board Reports

added: 17-10-2008

The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence posted a reading of 40 in the third quarter, virtually unchanged from 39 in the second quarter (a reading of more than 50 points reflects more positive than negative responses).

US Real Earnings in September 2008

added: 17-10-2008

Real average weekly earnings were unchanged from August to September after seasonal adjustment, according to preliminary data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor.

US Consumer Price Index in September 2008

added: 17-10-2008

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) decreased 0.1 percent in September, before seasonal adjustment, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported. The September level of 218.783 (1982-84=100) was 4.9 percent higher than in September 2007.

US Small Business Owners Losing Confidence in Social Security

added: 17-10-2008

When it comes to Social Security, two-thirds of small business owners in this country want the opportunity to manage their own accounts, according to a new survey conducted by Harris Interactive and commissioned by ING DIRECT's ShareBuilder 401k.

Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Post Biggest Increase in 21 Years

added: 17-10-2008

Mortgage rates soared this week, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate jumping more than one-half percentage point to 6.74 percent. According to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey, the average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.42 discount and origination points.

New York: Employee Confidence Dips as Concern About Job Availability and Employer's Future Grow

added: 17-10-2008

The New York Employee Confidence Index decreased 2.4 points to 47.7 in September, according to the latest Spherion(R) Employment Report. The monthly survey of New York workers, conducted by Harris Interactive(R) on behalf of Spherion Corporation, found that, contrary to August's report, more workers are concerned about job availability, and the future of their current employer.

Americans' Confidence in Their Leaders Declines Sharply

added: 17-10-2008

80% of Americans believe that the U.S. faces a leadership crisis today - up from 77% in 2007 and 65% in 2005 - according to poll results just released by the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Merriman River Group.

Lingering Confusion Around the Digital Television Transition

added: 17-10-2008

A new Consumer Reports poll has found that millions of Americans who will be affected by the digital television (DTV) transition remain confused about how it will impact them and what they need to do to prevent losing television programming.

US Producer Price Index in September 2008

added: 16-10-2008

The Producer Price Index for Finished Goods decreased 0.4 percent in September, seasonally adjusted, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported. This decline followed a 0.9-percent drop in August and a 1.2-percent increase in July.

Cruise Industry Creates More Than 350,000 Jobs, Generates Record $38 Billion to U.S. Economy in 2007

added: 16-10-2008

The North American cruise industry's economic impact in the United States grew by more than six percent in 2007, creating more than 350,000 jobs while generating $38 billion in total economic output, according to a national study released by Cruise Lines International Association.

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