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Florida Employment Report: Employee Confidence Index Hits Record Low

added: 19-01-2008

The Florida Employee Confidence Index dropped 8.5 points to 48.5 in December, the lowest level seen in the history of this survey, according to the latest Spherion(R) Employment Report. The monthly survey of Florida workers, conducted by Harris Interactive(R) on behalf of Spherion Corporation, indicates that more workers are pessimistic about the economy, the job market and their ability to find a new job. While workers are less confident in their ability to find a job, more say they are likely to look for a new job in the next twelve months.

California Employment Report: Confidence Index Reaches Record Low

added: 18-01-2008

The California Employee Confidence Index dropped 2.5 points to 50.3 in December, the lowest level seen in the history of this survey, according to the latest Spherion(R) Employment Report. This month's survey of California workers, conducted by Harris Interactive(R) on behalf of Spherion Corporation, indicates that California workers are becoming increasingly less confident in the job market, economy and in their personal employment situation. Despite a drop in overall confidence, the survey revealed that California workers are more likely to search for new jobs in the next 12 months.

Ohio Employment Report: Employee Confidence Index Declines Slightly

added: 18-01-2008

The Ohio Employee Confidence Index decreased 0.8 points to 49.5 in December, according to the Spherion(R) Employment Report. The monthly survey conducted by Harris Interactive(R) on behalf of Spherion Corporation, reports that while workers are uneasy about job availability, more are likely to look for new jobs in the next 12 months.

Texas Employment Report: Employee Confidence Index Drops to Record Low

added: 18-01-2008

The Texas Employee Confidence Index fell 4.1 points to 52.9 in December, the lowest level seen in the history of this survey, according to the latest Spherion(R) Employment Report. The monthly survey of Texas workers, conducted by Harris Interactive(R) on behalf of Spherion Corporation, showed that while fewer workers believe the economy is getting stronger and are confident in the future of their current employer, a greater number believe that more jobs are available. In addition, more workers are likely to look for a new job in the next 12 months.

The Conference Board U.S. Leading Index Decreased 0.2 Percent in December 2007

added: 18-01-2008

The Conference Board announced that the U.S. leading index decreased 0.2 percent, the coincident index increased 0.1 percent and the lagging index increased 0.4 percent in December.

It's a Buyers' Market in 2008

added: 18-01-2008

Those involved on the frontline of business sales and acquisitions anticipate a lot of businesses to be on the market this year, but the economy may temper the pace of sales. The International Business Brokers Association(R) (IBBA(R)) asked members worldwide about their outlook for 2008 in a recent survey.

North American Semiconductor Equipment Industry Posts December 2007 Book-to-Bill Ratio of 0.89

added: 18-01-2008

North American-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $1.23 billion in orders in December 2007 (three-month average basis) and a book-to-bill ratio of 0.89 according to the December 2007 Book-to-Bill Report published today by SEMI. A book-to-bill of 0.89 means that $89 worth of orders were received for every $100 of product billed for the month.

The Leading Index for Spain Increased 0.1 Percent in November 2007

added: 17-01-2008

The Conference Board announced that the leading index for Spain increased 0.1 percent and the coincident index increased 0.2 percent in November.

Construction Output Down by 0.8% in the Euro Area in November 2007

added: 17-01-2008

In the construction sector, seasonally adjusted production fell by 0.8% in the euro area (EA13) and by 0.2% in the EU27 in November 2007, compared with the previous month. In October, production increased by 0.6% in the euro area and by 0.3% in the EU27.

Euro Area External Trade Surplus 2.6 bn Euro, 16.8 bn Euro Deficit for EU27 in November 2007

added: 17-01-2008

The first estimate for the euro area (EA13) trade balance with the rest of the world in November 2007 gave a 2.6 bn euro surplus, compared with +5.2 bn in November 2006. The October 2007 balance was +5.4 bn, compared with +2.4 bn in October 2006. In November 2007 compared with October 2007, seasonally adjusted exports rose by 0.3% and imports by 0.5%.

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