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Leading economic indicators decline in October

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:11:42 -0600

An indicator of the economy's future performance dropped in October, reversing a September gain, according to The Conference Board.

Sharp decline seen in holiday shoppers

admin — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:05:14 -0600

The volume of shoppers is expected to decline sharply during the 2008 holidays due to such factors as the financial market meltdown and a shorter season, according to a retail industry survey released Wednesday.

Stimulus: Risk of waiting for Obama

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:22:43 -0600

Mass layoffs. A dismal outlook for retailers. The prospect of state budget cuts. An economy in contraction, and forecasts that the decline will accelerate.

Thanksgiving travel to wane

admin — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:15:18 -0600

The travel organization AAA said on Tuesday that fewer Americans will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday - the first such decline in six years.

Gas down nearly $2 from record

admin — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:06:53 -0600

Retail gasoline prices fell further overnight, bringing the decline since the summer's record high to nearly $2 a gallon, according to figures released Friday.

A credit crater too big to fill?

admin — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 23:01:00 -0600

As the movement of money across borders comes to a grinding halt, governments can only manage the decline. Don't be surprised to see markets roll back to 1995 levels -- or lower.

Factory orders fall more than expected

admin — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:19:43 -0600

New factory orders fell more than expected in September, marking the second decline in a row, the government announced Tuesday.

Construction spending falls

admin — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:17:58 -0600

Construction spending fell in September, according to a government report released Monday, although the decline was smaller than economists expected.

Hewlett Foundation to Honor Previous Commitments but Cut Grantma...

admin — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:07 -0500

Citing a recent sharp decline in assets, the foundation announced that it will honor grant commitments made in 2008 and previous years but will likely scale back its grantmaking by 5 percent to 7 percent in 2009....

As Gas Prices Go Down, Driving Goes Up

admin — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 02:14:37 -0500

The decline in gasoline use earlier this year suggested the possibility of a permanent change in driving habits. But with prices down, drivers are returning to their old ways.