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Rising Energy Costs Dampen Holiday Spending Plans

added: 20-11-2007

Rising costs of gasoline and home heating are putting pressure on consumers to cut back on their holiday spending plans, according to data from the eighth annual survey on holiday spending conducted by the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and the Credit Union National Association (CUNA).

U.S. Holiday Shoppers: Undeterred by High Gas Prices but Concerned About Chinese-Made Goods

added: 19-11-2007

More than four in 10 U.S. consumers said they plan to shop on the day after Thanksgiving and will not let gas prices affect their spending, according to the findings of an Accenture survey.

US: Inflation Pressure Continues to Build

added: 19-11-2007

The price data this past week reflected not much change in the inflation picture. But inflation pressure continues to build.

US Business Employment Dynamics: First Quarter 2007

added: 19-11-2007

From December 2006 to March 2007, the number of job gains from opening and expanding private sector establishments was 7.5 million, and the number of job losses from closing and contracting establishments was 7.1 million, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor.

US Mass Layoffs In the Third Quarter of 2007

added: 19-11-2007

In the third quarter of 2007, there were 931 mass layoff events that resulted in the separation of 136,234 workers from their jobs for at least 31 days, according to preliminary figures released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Subprime Woes and Credit Market Turmoil Bring Down Financial Executives' Confidence in the U.S. Economy

added: 19-11-2007

Optimism about the economy among CPAs serving as senior-level executives plunged in the fourth quarter to its lowest level in three years, according to the latest Business and Industry Economic Outlook Survey of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Finances Low Priority for New Year's Resolutions

added: 18-11-2007

Americans make plenty of New Year's resolutions, but improving their financial condition next year is not top-of-mind. Just 17 percent say money matters will take precedence, according to a new survey by COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services. Instead, most will resolve to lose weight and exercise more (24 percent) or spend more time with friends and family (23 percent).

Consumers Spending Less This Holiday

added: 17-11-2007

November, typically known for turkey traditions, is now also known for two of the biggest shopping days of the year-Black Friday and Cyber Monday. In recognition of the upcoming holiday season, CoolSavings.com, conducted a survey of more than 3,500 consumers, to learn about their shopping plans for the 2007 holiday season.

US Real Earnings in October 2007

added: 16-11-2007

Real average weekly earnings fell by 0.2 percent from September to October after seasonal adjustment, according to preliminary data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor.

US Consumer Price Index in October 2007

added: 16-11-2007

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.2 percent in October before seasonal adjustment, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported. The October level of 208.936 (1982-84=100) was 3.5 percent higher than in October 2006.

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