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added: 01-04-2008

The domestic economy is weak, possibly even headed toward contraction. The drop in consumer confidence and durable goods orders last month point in this direction. Low confidence explains why consumer spending power continued to rise faster than consumer spending in February — a trend likely to continue through the spring.

US Market Is Down Still, Dow Jones Is Up

added: 01-04-2008

The market is down 12. It has been up 13 and down 55. The SFE Futures suggested a 14 point rise in the market this morning.

U.S. Dairy Exports Grow in 2007, More Likely in 2008

added: 01-04-2008

U.S. exports grew by 24 percent and accounted for 11 percent of total U.S. dairy production in 2007, according to a new Rabobank report.

Escalating Crisis In The United States And Rising Titans From Emerging Markets Define Turbulent Year For Banks

added: 31-03-2008

The start of the financial crisis in the United States took a heavy toll on banks worldwide last year, but some players proved to be more resilient than others, according to The Boston Consulting Group's sixth annual report on creating value in banking.

Second-Home Sales Accounted for One-Third of Transactions in 2007

added: 31-03-2008

The combined total of vacation- and investment-home sales declined with the overall market in 2007, but still accounted for 33 percent of all existing- and new-home sales, which is close to historic norms, according to the National Association of Realtors(R).

US-Mexico Border Helping Luxury Homebuilders Thrive

added: 30-03-2008

Despite a housing industry slump across much of the U.S., luxury homebuilders are discovering open arms of demand along the US-Mexico border in South Texas.

U.S. Retirement Assets Grew Substantially in Last 10 Years, But Face a Challenging 2008

added: 30-03-2008

Although recent market downturns are holding back asset growth, U.S. retirement plans have nearly doubled in value since 1997, research by Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a leading global consulting firm, has found.

Americans Looking to Vacation Closer to Home, Thanks to Rising Gas Prices

added: 29-03-2008

With fuel costs hovering around $4.00 per gallon, families across the country are looking for ways to vacation closer to home this spring and summer. This is good news for the west coast, where a wet winter with plenty of snow means excellent whitewater rafting conditions throughout California and most of the western U.S.

U.S. Gains Significantly in Global Business Cost Comparison Thanks to Lower Dollar

added: 29-03-2008

The United States has shown a significant gain among the G7 countries as a cost-effective location for business, due to the lower U.S. dollar, according to KPMG's 2008 Competitive Alternatives study that compares business costs in 136 cities in 10 countries in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Canada and the US now lead the G7 countries for affordable business costs.

The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index Dips

added: 28-03-2008

The Conference Board Help-Wanted Advertising Index — a key measure of job offerings in major newspapers across America — dipped one point in February. The Index now stands at 21, down nine points from a year ago.

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