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Most Americans Angry at Banks, Research Shows

added: 13-05-2009

Nearly 60% of Americans said they are angry at the banking industry according to a recent nationwide survey conducted by Resultant Research, the research arm of brand development firm Stealing Share, Inc.

Deloitte Consumer Spending Index Dips Again in April 2009

added: 13-05-2009

The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index declined in April as falling housing prices and rising unemployment claims offset gains from real wage growth, reduced tax burden and lower energy prices. The Index attempts to track consumer cash flow as an indicator of future consumer spending.

Adults in Five Largest European Countries and the U.S. Believe There Will be Strikes and Political Extremism Will Rise in their Country in Next Three Years

added: 13-05-2009

A new Harris Interactive/France 24/International Herald Tribune survey conducted online by Harris Interactive® among a total of 6,449 adults (aged 16-64) within France, Germany, Great Britain, Spain, and the United States and adults (aged 18-64) in Italy finds that majorities in all six countries believe that in the next three years it is certain or probable that there will be strikes and/or demonstrations in their country and there will also be the rise of political extremism in their country.

30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Increase Slightly During First Week of May

added: 13-05-2009

The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for 30-year mortgages increased slightly last week. Last week's rate was 5.07 percent, up slightly from 5.05 percent the week prior, according to the Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor, compiled by leading real estate Web site Zillow.com®. Meanwhile, rates for 15-year fixed mortgages were unchanged from the week prior at 4.70 percent, and 5-1 adjustable rate mortgages decreased, down to 4.27 percent from 4.30 percent the week prior.

One-in-Five Employers to Hire Summer Workers Amid Competitive Seasonal Job Market

added: 13-05-2009

With more workers vying for summer jobs this year, those looking for seasonal employment need to prepare for a challenging job market. Nearly a quarter (23 percent) of employers plan to hire seasonal workers for the summer, in line with last year's findings, but the competition for those jobs will be stiffer than in years past due to high unemployment and a tough economy. This is according to CareerBuilder's Annual Summer Job Forecast that was conducted from February 20 to March 11, 2009, among more than 2,500 employers.

Monster Employment Index France Jumps for Third Month in April 2009

added: 13-05-2009

The Monster Employment Index France increased six points in April as demand for healthcare and other government workers continued rising. Demand in hospitality and tourism also increased as leisure related businesses prepare for the upcoming summer season. Compared to the European Index, which experienced an annual decline of 33 percent, demand in the French online job market is holding up relatively well, as offerings only saw a decline of 27 percent compared to year-earlier figures.

A Fifth of PC Software in United States is Pirated, Posing Challenges to High Tech Sector and Cyber Security

added: 13-05-2009

Governments and software companies are making progress in slowing the illegal use of personal computer (PC) software products, but progress has stalled in the United States, posing serious challenges to the high tech sector and cyber security.

African Economic Outlook 2009

added: 13-05-2009

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index™ for Spain Declined 0.1 Percent in March 2009

added: 13-05-2009

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index™ (LEI) for Spain declined 0.1 percent. The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index™ (CEI) decreased 0.9 percent in March.

Modest Rise in Online Recruitment in April, According to Monster Employment Index UK

added: 12-05-2009

The Monster Employment Index UK increased by two percent in April. This was the second monthly rise in three months, suggesting that UK job demand may be starting to stabilise. Year-on-year, however, the Index was down 67 points, or 37 percent.

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