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In Economic Slowdown College Students Seek Convenience and Low Prices

added: 25-10-2008

A national survey by Campus Entertainment, LLC, and the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) shows that the fallout from the current financial turmoil may be trickling down to America's college campuses.

U.S. Office Market Shows Continuing Weakness in Q3

added: 24-10-2008

The United States office market trudged sluggishly through the third quarter of 2008, posting the fourth consecutive quarterly rise in vacancy, according to the Q3 office report from Colliers International. National office vacancies stood at 13.7 percent at the close of the quarter, back to vacancy levels last seen in Q4 2005, according to Colliers.

One in Four Companies Planning Layoffs, But Most Taking Measured Approach to Economic Crisis

added: 24-10-2008

As the impact of the global economic crisis takes hold, a quarter of U.S. employers expect to make layoffs in the next 12 months. However, most companies are focusing on increased employee communication and smaller cost-saving measures, according to a survey by Watson Wyatt, a leading global consulting firm.

MEPs Adopt First Reading Position On EU Budget For 2009 At €136 billion

added: 24-10-2008

The European Parliament adopted the 2009 draft budget substantially higher than that adopted by Council in its July first reading. Commitments are set at €136 bn (1.04 % of GNI), payments are €124.5 bn (equivalent of 0.959% of EU GNI). Council had adopted a draft budget of 133.9bn in commitments and €114.9 bn in payments. With this vote, Parliament has stayed within the margins of the Financial Perspective.

Construction Market Will Continue to Slide in 2009

added: 24-10-2008

McGraw-Hill Construction, part of The McGraw-Hill Companies released its 2009 Construction Outlook, which forecasts a drop in overall U.S. construction starts for next year, as the tough funding environment continues, construction projects are deferred, and financial stress gradually eases. Against this backdrop, the level of construction starts in 2009 is expected to decline 7%, to $515 billion, following a 12% decline predicted for 2008.

US Internet Users: 63.4% of the US Population Uses the Web

added: 24-10-2008

The Internet has long been a mass medium in the US, but it just got a little more massive. eMarketer estimates that 63.4% of the US population uses the Web at least once per month, and that nearly seven out of 10 Americans will do so by 2013.

Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Plunge on Signs of Credit Thaw

added: 24-10-2008

Mortgage rates reversed course in a big way this week, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropping from 6.74 percent to 6.32 percent. According to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey, the average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.39 discount and origination points.

US Workplace Injury and Illness in 2007

added: 24-10-2008

Nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses among private industry employers in 2007 occurred at a rate of 4.2 cases per 100 equivalent full-time workers - a decline from 4.4 cases in 2006. Similarly, the number of nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses reported in 2007 declined to 4 million cases, compared to 4.1 million cases in 2006.

2008 Annual Car Reliability Survey: Gas-Saving Models Lead in Reliability

added: 24-10-2008

Fuel-efficient vehicles are a very reliable segment overall, European cars are improving, and, on average, Ford continues to build the most reliable American cars. Those are some of the results of Consumer Reports' 2008 Annual Car Reliability Survey.

Accounting and Finance Professionals' Overall Confidence Declines

added: 24-10-2008

The Accounting and Finance Employee Confidence Index, a measure of overall confidence among U.S. accounting and finance workers, decreased 1.3 points to 48.5 in the third quarter of 2008, reaching its lowest level since the survey began in 2005, according to a recent survey commissioned by The Mergis Group(R) and conducted by Harris Interactive(R).

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