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US: Worker Confidence Declines in March 2008

added: 07-04-2008

The Spherion(R) Employee Confidence Index, a monthly gauge of overall worker confidence, declined 1.9 points to 46.5 in March, reaching its lowest level since the survey began in July 2004. Despite this decline, the survey conducted by Harris Interactive(R) on behalf of Spherion Corporation (NYSE: SFN) , reveals that more than half (53 percent) of workers remain confident in their ability to find a new job, unchanged from February and 35 percent of workers still plan to change jobs in the next year, a drop of one percentage point.

Americans Rate the Economic Policies of the National Government as Bad

added: 06-04-2008

As news from all corners of the world continues to come in mostly bad, with some bright spots, Americans are not optimistic that the government will help. Seven in ten Americans (70%) rate the economic policies of the national government as bad while just 14 percent rate them as good. This dissatisfaction cuts across all party lines.

US: In Economic Downturn, 67% Plan More Coupon Use

added: 05-04-2008

Tough times and technology advancements portend a coupon usage renaissance among U.S. shoppers, based on survey results released by North American target marketing leader ICOM Information & Communications (ICOM).

US Foreign Aid Crashing: Failing Commitments

added: 04-04-2008

Despite a commitment to substantially increase foreign aid to fight extreme poverty, US funding has dropped for the second year in a row. The US made the commitment to increase aid at the 2005 Gleneagles G8 summit.

Over Three Quarters of Americans see the U.S. in a Recession

added: 04-04-2008

55.8% of Americans suggest their current economic standard of living is declining, according to a national poll conducted by the Sacred Heart University Polling Institute. That number is up from 23.9% according to a 2006 SHU Poll.

Fixed Mortgage Rates Cross 6 Percent Threshold

added: 04-04-2008

After two straight weeks of declines, fixed mortgage rates rebounded, with the average conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate moving up to 6.12 percent. According to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large lenders, the average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.4 discount and origination points.

Consumer Debt: Storm Clouds on the Horizon?

added: 04-04-2008

Credit cards and payday loans can provide short-term convenience for some people, but consumers' shift toward greater debt could have a long-term, negative impact on the U.S. economy.

Most U.S. Business Owners Expect Little Boost From Fiscal Stimulus Package

added: 04-04-2008

Despite lower interest rates and adoption of the federal fiscal stimulus plan, the outlook among the nation's small and mid-sized business owners has fallen to record lows in the six-year history of the PNC Economic Outlook survey, according to new findings.

U.S. High-Tech Industry Adds Jobs for Third Year in a Row

added: 04-04-2008

A Complete State-by-State Overview of the High-Technology Industry, shows that in 2007, the high-tech industry continued growing, adding 91,400 net jobs for a total of 5.9 million in the United States. This is on top of job gains of 139,000 in 2006 and 87,400 in 2005.

US Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment in February 2008

added: 03-04-2008

Unemployment rates were higher in February than a year earlier in 246 of the 369 metropolitan areas, lower in 101 areas, and unchanged in 22 areas, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of
Labor reported.

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