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Surviving U.S. Hyperinflation Will be Greatest Challenge of Our Lifetimes

added: 02-06-2009

Most Americans don't realize just how fragile life in the United States is. The chains of interdependency have expanded to such a great length, you probably have no idea where the food in your supermarket comes from. Most likely, it doesn't come from local farmers, but rather from hundreds or thousands of miles away.

The Conference Board Reports Online Job Demand Up 250,000 in May 2009

added: 02-06-2009

Online advertised vacancies rose 250,000 to 3,367,000 in May, according to The Conference Board Help-Wanted Online Data Series (HWOL)™.

Mortgage Loan Delinquency Rates Rise for Ninth Straight Quarter, but at a Slower Pace

added: 01-06-2009

Mortgage loan delinquency (the ratio of borrowers 60 or more days past due) increased for the ninth straight quarter, hitting a national average high of 5.22 percent for the first quarter of 2009.

Business Continuity Planning Evolves With Emerging Technologies

added: 01-06-2009

The dramatic rise in social networking and mobility trends is presenting new challenges and considerations to companies' network security, disaster planning and business continuity programs. The good news: businesses are stepping up their technology investment and efforts to meet these challenges despite the economy; and mobile devices are increasingly part of business continuity plans. These are some of the findings to emerge from AT&T's annual study on business continuity and disaster recovery preparedness for U.S. businesses in the private sector.

IT Budgets of Healthcare Organizations in Asia Pacific Region Expected to Grow

added: 01-06-2009

While the economic slump has driven several companies to resort to strategic budget and cost-cutting initiatives, healthcare organizations are increasing their spending on healthcare information technology (IT) solutions and services to enhance healthcare delivery quality while addressing the issue of mounting healthcare costs.

Outsourcing Confidence Index Climbs to Reignite Industry

added: 01-06-2009

The leading customer satisfaction survey in the managed services sector, the Black Book 2009 State of the Outsourcing Industry report, reveals six significant paradigm shifts impacting global suppliers and buyers for the latter half of this year and into 2010.

China: Industrial Profits Shrank From January to April 2009

added: 01-06-2009

Industrial profits in 22 regions realized 487.3 billion yuan from January to April, declined 27.9 percent year-on-year, narrowed 4.3 percentage points over first quarter.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index™ for Mexico Increased 1.3 Percent in March 2009

added: 01-06-2009

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index™ (LEI) for Mexico increased 1.3 percent and The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index™ (CEI) for Mexico decreased 0.8 percent in March.

Tax Collectors Worldwide to Co-Operate in Revenue-Raising to Offset Fiscal Deficits

added: 01-06-2009

With governments facing soaring budget deficits as they seek to combat the global economic slump, tax authorities from around the world have agreed on a new cooperation plan to encourage tax compliance and counter tax evasion and abusive tax avoidance, with special focus on banks, wealthy individuals and offshore activities.

Half of Parents Saving as Much or More for College Despite Today’s Economy

added: 31-05-2009

Despite the ailing economy, more than half (52 percent) of parents are saving the same amount or more for college, according to a national study of parents from Sallie Mae and Gallup on "How America Saves for College." In addition, parents overwhelmingly expect their children to pursue higher education (92 percent) and half (48 percent) plan to pay for most or all of the cost.

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