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Sharp Rise in Optimism for U.S. Economy and Improved Expectations for Hiring: AICPA-UNC Quarterly Economic Survey

added: 04-03-2011

CPAs expressed their highest level of optimism on the U.S. economy since the third quarter of 2007, according to the latest AICPA/UNC Quarterly Economic Outlook Survey. This upbeat assessment follows a modest outlook last quarter. In addition, there was a slight improvement in expectations for hiring and an uptick in plans for capital spending for IT and other areas over the next 12 months. On the broader level, there was concern about inflation.

Professional-Level Hiring to Remain Steady

added: 04-03-2011

A net 5 percent of executives interviewed for The Robert Half Professional Employment Report said they expect to add full-time, professional-level employees in the second quarter of 2011. Nine percent plan to increase staff, while 4 percent anticipate declines. The net 5 percent projected increase is unchanged from the first-quarter survey, with most respondents, 86 percent, expecting to maintain current personnel levels.

Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Down for Third Consecutive Week

added: 04-03-2011

Mortgage rates continued to fall this week, with the benchmark conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropping back to 5.03 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey. The average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.42 discount and origination points.

One-third of Americans Expect Economy to Improve in Coming Year

added: 03-03-2011

There may still be a great deal of uncertainty on where the job market is heading, but people seem to be feeling a little more positive overall on the economy. Looking ahead, one-third of Americans (34%) say they expect the economy to improve in the coming year, one-quarter (25%) say they expect it to get worse and two in five (42%) say they expect it to stay the same. In December, just three in ten (29%) said they expected the economy to improve in the coming year, while 45% thought it would stay the same and one-quarter (26%) said it would get worse.

Industrial Producer Prices up by 1.5% in Euro Area in January 2011

added: 03-03-2011

In January 2011 compared with December 2010, the industrial producer price index rose by 1.5% in the euro area (EA17) and by 1.4% in the EU27. In December 2010, prices increased by 0.8% and 1.2% respectively.

The State of Social Networking in Western Europe

added: 03-03-2011

More than half of the region’s internet users will visit social networks this year.

Intuit Health Survey: Americans Worried About Costs

added: 03-03-2011

Every day, Americans use online tools to gather information, pay bills, communicate with friends, and conduct business. Intuit Health’s second annual Health Care Check-Up Survey shows that they want and expect that same connectivity and convenience from their doctor’s office.

Discover® U.S. Spending MonitorSM Consumer Confidence Falls a Point in February 2011

added: 03-03-2011

Consumer confidence declined slightly in February, as dampening consumer views about the state of the U.S. economy correlated with rising gas prices sparked by Middle East tensions, according to the Discover U.S. Spending Monitor.

Federal Budget Deficit Ties Unemployment as Greatest Investor Concern, According to Wells Fargo/Gallup Poll

added: 03-03-2011

U.S. investors are now as worried about government finance issues as they are about traditional economic concerns, according to the 2011 Wells Fargo/Gallup Investor and Retirement Optimism Index.

RightNow Study Finds Retailers Can Win Back Unhappy Customers through Social Media

added: 03-03-2011

According to the Retail Consumer Report, commissioned by RightNow and conducted by Harris Interactive, retailers are using social media channels to bring back dissatisfied customers. The research demonstrates that by listening and proactively responding to complaints on the social web, retailers have an opportunity to turn disgruntled customers into brand advocates.

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