The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported revised productivity data-as measured by output per hour of all persons-for the second quarter of 2007.
The Monster Employment Index rose three points in August, reflecting a slight rebound in online job availability across a majority of industries, occupations and geographical regions following the traditionally slower summer months of June and July.
The economy's effect on the credit markets has spread to the trade credit markets, causing difficulties ranging from financing troubles to increased business bankruptcy risk, according to commentary and analysis from Euler Hermes ACI.
Reflecting doubts about credit availability despite a still-strong economy, small business owner optimism declined slightly but remained strong in July, according to the latest survey results from the quarterly Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index.
The annual survey conducted by the NUS Consulting Group found that the average price of water in the United States climbed by 6.0 percent for the period of July 1, 2006 to July 1, 2007.
A poll of more than 1,200 U.S. homeowners conducted by Ipsos Reid on behalf of Icynene has found more than two-thirds (70%) agree that when companies call a home building product green it is usually just a marketing tactic.
Pending home sales, a forward-looking indicator, shows existing-home sales are likely to decline in coming months as mortgage disruptions work their way through the housing market, according to the National Association of Realtors(R).
U.S. small businesses are cautiously optimistic about their business prospects, but remained concerned about the increasing costs of energy, rent and mortgages, according to the Visa Small Business Spend Insights report.
Job candidates are more apt to ask for higher starting salaries this year, and companies may have to up the ante to attract them. That's according to an annual study on employment and compensation trends by Robert Half International (RHI) and CareerBuilder.com titled The Employment Dynamics and Growth Expectations (EDGE) Report.
According to a recent survey by the not-for-profit Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education (LIFE), 68 million Americans have no life insurance, and those with coverage often have far less than most experts recommend to secure their family's financial future.
