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Moms Cutting Back on Dining Out, Despite Strengthening Economy

added: 21-06-2010

The economy may be recovering, but America’s moms are keeping a tight rein on their family’s dining dollars, with 58 percent saying they will eat out less this year than last, according to a new nationwide survey. The study of almost 600 moms also found that 57 percent intend to use coupons more this year, 63 percent expect to order more often from value menus and 62 percent plan to buy discount, value or less expensive items.

U.S. Consumer Price Index in May 2010

added: 20-06-2010

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) declined 0.2 percent in May on a seasonally adjusted basis, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Over the last 12 months, the index increased 2.0 percent before seasonal adjustment.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. Increases in May 2010

added: 19-06-2010

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. increased 0.4 percent, The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) increased 0.4 percent and The Conference Board Lagging Economic Index® (LAG) decreased 0.1 percent in May.

Majorities in Five Largest European Countries and the U.S. Have Little or No Trust in Politicians to Handle Fiscal Crisis

added: 18-06-2010

A new Financial Times/Harris Poll finds that adults in the U.S. and the five largest European countries do not have much trust in their political leaders to deal effectively with the current fiscal crisis. Just under half of Germans (45%), two in five French adults (40%), just under two in five Americans (39%), Spaniards (38%) and Italians (37%) and one-third of Britons (34%) say they do not trust politicians in their country at all to effectively deal with the fiscal crisis. Between 23% and 37% say they trust the politicians in their country just a little.

Construction Output Down by 0.3% in Euro Area in April 2010

added: 18-06-2010

In the construction sector, seasonally adjusted production1 fell by 0.3% in the euro area (EA16) and remained stable in the EU27 in April 2010, compared with the previous month. In March, production rose by 6.5% and 6.0% respectively.

US Real Earnings in May 2010

added: 18-06-2010

Real average hourly earnings for all employees rose 0.5 percent from April to May, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. This increase stems from a 0.3 percent increase in average hourly earnings and a 0.2 percent decrease in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U).

Higher Average Farm Prices Expected, Food Security Concerns Persist, say OECD and FAO

added: 18-06-2010

Farm commodity prices have fallen from their record peaks of two years ago but are unlikely to drop back to their average levels of the past decade, according to the annual joint report from the OECD and the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

U.S. Import and Export Price Indexes in May 2010

added: 18-06-2010

U.S. import prices declined 0.6 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported, after rising 1.1 percent in April and 0.4 percent in March. The decrease was led by falling fuel prices, which more than offset a rise in nonfuel prices. In contrast, the price index for U.S. exports increased 0.7 percent in May following increases of 1.2 percent and 0.7 percent in April and March, respectively.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Spain Increased 0.2 Percent in April 2010

added: 18-06-2010

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Spain increased 0.2 percent and The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index® (CEI) decreased 0.1 percent in April.

Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Still at Record Lows

added: 18-06-2010

Mortgage rates held at record low levels this week, with the average conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 4.88 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey. The average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.48 discount and origination points.

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