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US Economy: Job Losses, Falling Confidence and Soft Retail Spending

added: 09-04-2008

As the second quarter of 2008 begins, it looks like domestic growth stalled in the first quarter. After a 0.6 percent rise (annualized) in the fourth quarter, it probably grew no more than 0.3 percent in the first quarter, and may not grow much more in the second quarter.

US: Existing-Home Sales to Stabilize Before Upturn in Second Half of 2008

added: 09-04-2008

Little change is expected in existing-home sales over the next few months, before improving notably during the second half of the year, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors(R).

US: Online Sales to Climb Despite Struggling Economy

added: 09-04-2008

In a year where retail industry sales are expected to experience sluggish growth, Americans will continue to flock to the Internet for clothing, computers, and even cars. According to The State of Retailing Online 2008, the 11th annual Shop.org study conducted by Forrester Research, Inc. of 125 retailers, online retail will continue to be a bright spot in the industry with retail sales* rising 17 percent this year to $204 billion.

59 Percent of Americans Feel the Economic Stimulus Package Is a Short-Term Fix to the U.S. Economy

added: 08-04-2008

An Experian Consumer Direct(SM) poll shows that more than half of Americans feel the recently signed $152 billion federal economic stimulus package is a short-term solution for the troubled U.S. economy, while 32 percent feel the package will cause more Americans to reinvest in the economy. The survey also gathered consumer attitudes regarding their 2007 federal income taxes.

Economic Worries Tax Out Americans

added: 08-04-2008

With cash-strapped Americans already worried about the effects of an economic downturn, the April 15 deadline to file federal income taxes may seem overwhelming or frightening, especially for those who fear that they will owe the government money.

Small Businesses Generate Most of the Job Opportunities in the United States

added: 08-04-2008

Running a small business is no easy task - and neither is finding employees to help keep the business going. In a recent Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index, 74 percent of small business owners who hire paid employees said it was difficult to find qualified employees - up from 65 percent in March 2005.

U.S. Private Equity Firms Raise $58.5 Billion in 1ST Quarter 2008

added: 07-04-2008

In the first quarter of 2008, U.S. private equity firms raised $58.5 billion in 81 funds, up nearly 32% over the $44.3 billion raised in 68 funds during the first quarter of 2007, according to industry newsletter Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst. Last year's full-year record now stands at $309 billion.

US Employment Situation in March 2008

added: 07-04-2008

The unemployment rate rose from 4.8 to 5.1 percent in March, and nonfarm payroll employment continued to trend down (-80,000), the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported.

Fitch: Bank Systemic Risk Still Rising; Global Credit Growth Falling

added: 07-04-2008

Banks worldwide face an increasingly challenging operating environment. Bank systemic risk continues to rise, the US and Swiss banking systems have weakened due to the US subprime crisis, and a sharp fall in global credit growth is underway.

Poor US Jobs Figures Again

added: 07-04-2008

The International Monetary Fund will confirm this week that the US economic slowdown is dragging on world economic growth. But the growth figure in its new forecast, to be released midweek, will still be a solid 3.7% this year, compared to the earlier one of 4.1%.

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