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The Leading Index for the U.K Declined 0.6 Percent

added: 10-07-2008

The Conference Board announced today that the leading index for the U.K declined 0.6 percent, and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in May.

Broadband Subs In Asia-Pac To Cross 170 Million This Year

added: 10-07-2008

Asia-Pacific’s broadband subscriber base is expected to reach 171 million by the end of 2008, representing a year-on-year growth of 31.5 percent and a household broadband penetration rate of only 19.7 percent.

The Employment Situation In June 2008

added: 10-07-2008

Nonfarm payroll employment continued to trend down in June (-62,000), while the unemployment rate held at 5.5 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported today. Employment continued to fall in construction, manufacturing, and employment services, while health care and mining added jobs. Average hourly earnings rose by 6 cents, or 0.3 percent, over the month.

Broadband Holdouts Hunker Down

added: 09-07-2008

A full 55% of all US adults now have a high-speed Internet connection at home, according to a May 2008 survey conducted by the Pew Internet & American Life Project. Among home Internet users, 79% have broadband and 15% use dial-up.

The Leading Index for Japan Decreased 1.2 Percent

added: 09-07-2008

The Conference Board reports today that the leading index for Japan decreased 1.2 percent and the coincident index decreased 0.3 percent in May.

Dip in Online Recruitment in the UK in June, According to the Monster Employment Index

added: 09-07-2008

The Monster Employment Index UK decreased by four points in June to reach a level of 177, seven points higher than a year ago but 15 points short of its February peak.

Fitch: U.S. Telecom Industry Retains Solid Liquidity Despite Market Conditions

added: 09-07-2008

Financial flexibility and liquidity for the U.S. telecommunications sector generally remains solid despite general weakness in the credit and economic markets, according to Fitch Ratings.

US Stock Market: Good Night For Financials - Sector up 5.7%

added: 09-07-2008

The market is having an up day for a change – up 79 – it was up 82 at its high. The SFE futures predicted a 38 point gain in the market this morning. The Dow Jones index closed up 152. Up 160 at best. Down 56 at worst. Finished on its highs in a late rally (which the UK missed). Dow now 19.6% down from its highs.

European Interest Rates Rising

added: 09-07-2008

As mid-year begins, high and rising food and energy prices are taking a toll across the globe. Domestically, there was good news in the rise in the ISM (purchasing managers) survey, the first in five months. But that was clearly tempered by a sixth straight monthly decline in employment.

Online Couponing Increases as Consumers Cut Costs

added: 08-07-2008

While gas prices are continuing to set record highs and the price of food is at a steady rise, US consumers are feverishly seeking alternative ways to save extra cash and get the most out of their summers. From backyard vacations to carpooling to summer clearance sales, shoppers are becoming more and more adept at hunting down values this season.

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