USA Xorte, USA news

Home › News › USA › All articles

Status Quo Expected for U.S. Hiring With Slight Decline in Third Quarter

added: 01-07-2008

The latest quarterly job forecast from CareerBuilder.com and USA TODAY points to a continued, gradual downshift in job creation as businesses grapple with the effects of subpar economic growth, escalating oil prices, the credit collapse and timid consumer spending.

Continued Weakness in Online Advertised Job Vacancies In June 2008

added: 01-07-2008

In June 2008, there were 3,800,600 online advertised job vacancies, virtually unchanged from May, and 480,000 or 11.2 percent below the June 2007 level, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted OnLine Data Series™ (HWOL). This is the fourth consecutive month of year-over-year declines for the nation as a whole. In June, there were 2.5 advertised vacancies posted online for every 100 persons in the labor force, down from a high of 2.9 in May 2007.

US: Consumer Expectations Hit Rock Bottom

added: 01-07-2008

The big news of the week was that consumer expectations hit rock bottom. People are worried about jobs and incomes. They're worried about higher gasoline prices, grocery costs, even higher costs for doctor visits, prescriptions, and health insurance. Yes, consumer spending went up in May, as rebate checks came in. That money was spent on gas and groceries. Consumer spending on durable goods, big ticket items, rose by 0.1 percent, only a very slight uptick from spending in April.

Consumers Turning to the Internet in a Challenging Economy

added: 01-07-2008

A new US survey, commissioned by LinkShare, a leading pay-per-action marketing network, reveals consumers expect their overall spending to decrease in 2008, but more so offline than online. The study also finds that four out of five consumers surveyed believe the US is mired in an economic recession, but the Internet may offer relief to some shoppers.

Credit Market Turmoil Sees Flight to Quality by Organizations

added: 30-06-2008

In reaction to the credit crisis and recent market turmoil, companies have become increasingly conservative with cash holdings and short-term investments, according to the newly released 2008 AFP Liquidity Survey. Further, with the collapse of the auction rate securities market, organizations appear to be less focused on securing higher rates of return on short-term investments and more concerned with preserving principal and ensuring access to their cash.

Number of Jobs Held, Labor Market Activity, and Earnings Growth Among the Youngest Baby Boomers

added: 30-06-2008

The average person born in the later years of the baby boom held 10.8 jobs from age 18 to age 42, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor. Nearly two - thirds of these jobs were held from ages 18 to 27.

Millions Take Part in Mobile Commerce

added: 29-06-2008

A full 9.2 million US mobile subscribers have purchased goods or services using their handset, and one-half of all mobile data users expect to do so in the future, according to Nielsen Mobile.

High Gas Prices Will Make Driving Too Expensive For Many Americans

added: 28-06-2008

Gas prices will soon hit $7 per gallon and that will make driving a car too expensive for millions of Americans, taking an unprecedented 10 million vehicles off U.S. roads over the next four years and dealing another body blow to the reeling auto sector, finds a new energy report from CIBC World Markets.

The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index Dips Again

added: 27-06-2008

The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index dipped one point in May. The Index is now at 17, down 10 points from one year ago.

May Existing-Home Sales Show Modest Gain

added: 27-06-2008

Sales of existing-home sales increased in May with buyers responding to lower home prices, according to the National Association of Realtors(R).

Sites : [361] [362] [363] [364] [365] [366] [367] [368] [369] [370] [371] [372] [373] [374] [375] [376] [377] [378] [379] [380] next »

Menu

Home › News › USA › All articles