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US County Employment and Wages - First Quarter 2008

added: 05-11-2008

In March 2008, Orleans County, La., had the largest over-the-year percentage increase in employment among the largest counties in the
U.S., according to preliminary data released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor.

Sales of Custom Homes on the Rebound

added: 05-11-2008

A marked increase in pre-sold custom-built homes appears to be on the rise. Stabilized and, in many cases, lower building material costs, coupled with lower interest rates offered by eager-to-lend financial institutions, may be part of the reason.

Consumer Strategies For Spending Less: Online Shopping

added: 05-11-2008

Resourceful consumers have devised a variety of strategies to save money beyond just buying fewer and cheaper holiday gifts. To save money on gas, shoppers will shift some of their store purchases to the Internet. Some will plan ahead so that they make all their online purchases at once to reduce shipping costs. Others will buy in bulk from warehouses and club stores online.

Mortgage Rates on Rollercoaster Ride; Rise Again After Coming Down in Late October

added: 05-11-2008

Mortgage rates rose last week, with rates for 30-year fixed mortgages increasing to 6.26 percent, up from 6.00 percent the week prior, according to the Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor.

US Automotive Industry: Number of SUVs, Pickup Trucks on the Road Holds Strong

added: 05-11-2008

The number of pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles on American roads remained relatively constant, despite a year of surging gas prices and increased public focus on smaller and hybrid vehicles. Pickup trucks accounted for 20.57 percent of all vehicles in operation and SUVs 11.42 percent, according to analysis by Experian Automotive.

Financial Crisis Looms on Minds of Voters: Affordability of Health Care Major Concern

added: 04-11-2008

Eight out of 10 Americans fear that the current financial crisis will affect their ability to pay their medical bills, according to the results of a poll of more than 4,000 U.S. adults released by the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions.

Online Advertised Vacancies Were Essentially Unchanged in October 2008

added: 04-11-2008

Online advertised vacancies were essentially unchanged at 4,439,000 in October, following a large loss in September, according to The Conference Board's Help-Wanted Online Data Series (HWOL)™. Large losses continued in major financial sector States (New York, New Jersey, California and Illinois) while other States were little changed. New ads in October (those listed for the first time) dropped by 34,000, continuing their downward trend.

Fitch: U.S. Credit Card Losses Could Surpass Historical Peaks in 2009

added: 04-11-2008

Rising job losses, volatile energy prices, and the absence of refinancing options like low-rate balance transfers and home equity loans means a higher proportion of delinquent accounts are translating into U.S. credit card portfolio losses, according to Fitch Ratings in a new report.

US Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment in September 2008

added: 03-11-2008

Unemployment rates were higher in September than a year earlier in 349 of the 369 metropolitan areas, lower in 14 areas, and unchanged in 6 areas, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported.

No Economic Recovery Without Housing Stabilization

added: 03-11-2008

The National Association of Realtors(R) has stepped up its challenge to lawmakers, encouraging them to take new, decisive actions to address the continuing problems in the housing industry, as well as the ongoing economic crisis.

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