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Online Job Demand Rises in All Nine U.S. Regions in February

added: 08-03-2007

The Monster Employment Index jumped nine points to a level of 177 in February, demonstrating a strong, broad increase in online demand for workers across the United States. The sharp upturn in overall U.S. online recruitment activity last month pushed the Index to its highest level since its inception in October 2003. The Index’s year-over-year growth rate also edged higher to a total of 20 points or 13 percent, a moderate improvement from last month’s pace of growth.

US Consumer Spending to Remain Strong

added: 08-03-2007

"As a nation we buy even when economic conditions are stressed and our pocketbooks are squeezed. The remarkable resilience of the U.S. consumer during the 2001 recession provides a good example. Homeowners refinanced and tapped the equity in their homes to keep spending rising, even as employment and incomes declined. Persistently strong consumer spending among other factors should offset any additional drag coming from the housing and auto sectors. Prospects for real GDP growth is 2.1%," says Diane Swonk, chief economist of Mesirow Financial.

U.S. agricultural equipment industry generates over $82 billion in economic activity

added: 07-03-2007

The U.S. agricultural equipment industry generates over $82 billion in economic activity and is responsible for nearly 250,000 jobs in all 50 states, and industry exports represent a major source of revenue for U.S. manufacturers, according to a study released by three major off-road equipment industry associations.

Restaurant Industry a Cornerstone of U.S. Economy

added: 07-03-2007

The American dream is alive and well in the nation's restaurant industry, which continues to be a cornerstone of the American economy even as other U.S. industries face major hurdles to their sustainability and growth.

Uncertainty Surrounding Natural Gas and Oil Prices - Top Concern For Energy Executives in 2007

added: 07-03-2007

Accounting, tax and business advisory firm Grant Thornton LLP announced that, according to its 2007 Survey of Upstream U.S. Energy Companies, the top concern among energy executives is the uncertainty of natural gas and oil prices in the near future.

Mobile Game Revenue in the U.S. Hits $151 Million in Q4 2006

added: 06-03-2007

On-portal mobile game revenue jumped 61 percent year-over-year to $151 million in Q4 2006. Nearly 17.4 million mobile consumers downloaded a mobile game last quarter, up 45 percent from a total of 12 million downloaders a year ago, according to Telephia.

Mortgage Rates Decline as Stock Market Shudders

added: 01-03-2007

Mortgage rates declined for the third time in the past four weeks, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropping to 6.20 percent. According to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large lenders, the 30-year fixed rate mortgages had an average of 0.32 discount and origination points.

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Hits Five-and-a-Half Year High

added: 01-03-2007

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had marginally increased in January, improved in February. The Index now stands at 112.5 (1985=100), up from 110.2 in January. The Present Situation Index increased to 139.0 from 133.9. The Expectations Index edged up slightly to 94.8 from 94.4 last month.

Most Employers Plan to Hire for New Positions in March

added: 27-02-2007

March hiring projections appear strong as most employers from the manufacturing and service sectors plan to increase hiring in the coming five weeks. The findings are reported in the March report of the Leading Indicator of National Employment(R) (LINE(TM)) index, a collaborative effort between the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations.

Bank of America Achieves Highest Adoption of Online Bill Pay Among Leading Banks

added: 27-02-2007

comScore Networks released the results of a study analyzing usage of online bill payment services at leading banks. Bank bill pay is defined as paying a bill online from a checking, savings, or money market account using the functionality in the bill pay portion of the bank's Web site and where the recipient of the money is not the bank itself.

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