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added: 28-03-2008

Total advertising spending in the US nearly ground to a halt in 2007, growing by just 0.2% compared with 2006, according to TNS Media Intelligence.

Fixed Mortgage Rates Still Lower Than Adjustable Rates

added: 27-03-2008

Fixed mortgage rates inched lower over the past week, with the average conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate now 5.95 percent. According to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large lenders, the average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.49 discount and origination points.

Job Outlook Reveals 2008 Graduates Are Optimistic, While Employers Hedge Hiring Expectations

added: 27-03-2008

Employers' entry-level hiring plans remain uncertain amid a national economic slowdown, according to MonsterTRAK's annual nationwide survey of college students, recent graduates and entry-level employers.

Fitch: 2007 U.S. P&C Insurance Results Solid, But Likely to Fall This Year

added: 27-03-2008

The U.S. property and casualty insurance industry reported strong results in 2007 that nevertheless fell short of the record net profits and underwriting performance of 2006, Fitch said.

US Market Is Down, Again

added: 27-03-2008

The market is down 27. The SFE Futures suggested a 38 point fall in market. The ASX 200 is 5.8% off its low and 21.2% off its all time high. The Dow is now 5.8% off its low and 12.3% off its all time high.

What’s Holding Up Mobile Advertising?

added: 27-03-2008

”2007 was not ‘the year of mobile marketing’ that it was advertised to be,” says John du Pre Gauntt, eMarketer Senior Analyst and author of the report, Mobile Advertising: After the Growing Pains. “And 2008 won’t be either.”

Weak Dollar Likely to Benefit US Hotel Markets in 2008

added: 26-03-2008

A weak US dollar may be the primary factor in the ongoing solid performance of the US hospitality sector in 2008, according to a report released by Ernst & Young's Global Real Estate Center.

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Declines Almost 12 Points

added: 26-03-2008

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined sharply in February, fell further in March. The Index now stands at 64.5 (1985=100), down from 76.4 in February. The Expectations Index declined to 47.9 from 58.0. The Present Situation Index decreased to 89.2 from 104.0 in February.

Fitch: 99% of Maturing Fixed-Rate U.S. CMBS Successful in Refinancing

added: 26-03-2008

Given the current lack of available liquidity in the capital markets, investors view refinancing of maturing loans a heightened risk for U.S. CMBS. Reflecting this investor concern, Fitch Ratings looked closely at the performance of recently matured U.S. CMBS loans and their ability to refinance in the stressed credit environment.

US Market Roundup

added: 25-03-2008

The market is up 178. 55 points are thanks to the big four banks. The SFE Futures were suggesting an 11 point rise in the market this morning despite a 448 point rise in Wall St in the last two sessions.

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