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Strong Community Ties Help Wireless Retailers Weather Challenging Economic Times

added: 21-09-2010

In an effort to compete in today's challenging economic environment, wireless retailers are leveraging their status as a local player with community ties to effectively position themselves in the marketplace.

Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2009

added: 20-09-2010

The U.S. Census Bureau announced that real median household income in the United States in 2009 was $49,777, not statistically different from the 2008 median.

U.S. Real Earnings in August 2010

added: 20-09-2010

Real average hourly earnings for all employees was unchanged from July to August, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. This result stems from a 0.3 percent increase in average hourly earnings, which was offset by a 0.3 percent increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U).

Double-Dip Not in the Cards, But a Slow Economic Recovery Is in Store: TD Economics

added: 20-09-2010

The storm has ebbed, but the U.S. economic forecast remains overcast, according to a report released today by TD Economics.

Austria: Improve Regulation to Boost Economic Growth, says OECD

added: 20-09-2010

Austria should put in place a comprehensive strategy for managing regulations in order to boost competition and entrepreneurship, according to a new OECD report.

Household-Products Brands Under Attack as About 70% of Consumers Shopping Mostly on Price

added: 20-09-2010

Household-products (HHP) companies, especially small and medium-sized manufacturers, may face an inhospitable future as about 70% of consumers say they now shop for home cleaning products, kitchenware and paper products based on price alone, while approximately 50% say they will spend less on these types of products in the coming year. That’s according to a study released by AlixPartners LLP, the global business-advisory firm.

U.S. Consumer Price Index in August 2010

added: 19-09-2010

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 percent in August on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. (Before seasonal adjustment, the all items index increased 0.1 percent for the month.) Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 1.1 percent before seasonal adjustment.

Construction Output Down by 3.1% in Euro Area in July 2010

added: 18-09-2010

In the construction sector, seasonally adjusted production fell by 3.1% in the euro area (EA16) and by 2.5% in the EU27 in July 2010, compared with the previous month. In June production increased by 1.8% and 2.6% respectively.

Euro Area External Trade Surplus 6.7 bn euro in July 2010

added: 17-09-2010

The first estimate for the euro area (EA16) trade balance with the rest of the world in July 2010 gave a 6.7 bn euro surplus, compared with +11.9 bn in July 2009. The June 2010 balance was +2.2 bn, compared with +5.2 bn in June 2009. In July 2010 compared with June 2010, seasonally adjusted exports fell by 0.6% and imports by 1.5%.

US Producer Price Index in August 2010

added: 17-09-2010

The Producer Price Index for Finished Goods increased 0.4 percent in August, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. This rise followed a 0.2-percent advance in July and a 0.5-percent decline in June. At the earlier stages of processing, prices received by manufacturers of intermediate goods moved up 0.3 percent in August, and the crude goods index climbed 2.3 percent. On an unadjusted basis, prices for finished goods increased 3.1 percent for the 12 months ended August 2010, their tenth straight year-over-year rise.

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