August 27, 2008

Number Of Americans Lacking Health Coverage Falls; 2007 Total: 45.7 Million; But Many Were Well-off, Young Adults Or Eligible For Gov't Medical Care

By: Investor's Business Daily
DAVID HOGBERG

The number of people in the U.S. without health coverage fell for the first time in seven years in 2007, the Census Bureau reported Tuesday, but there was no change in the partisan divide over reform.

August 27, 2008

ECONOMY

By: Investor's Business Daily

Richmond Fed sees weak activity

The Richmond Fed's manufacturing index for the central Atlantic region was -16 in Aug., flat with July. The service sector revenues index was -6, a slower slide than July's -14.

August 25, 2008

Discover® Small Business WatchSM: Small Business Economic Confidence Increases For Second Consecutive Month; Small Businesses Owners Feel Better About Overall Economic Conditions; POLL: FEW BUSINESS OWNERS TAKE ACTIVE POLITICAL ROLE; Most Say Campaigns Haven't Created Forum For Their Issues, Affordable Healthcare Still A Major Concern

By: Business Wire

Small business owners' economic confidence rose for the second straight month in August, climbing away from a 22-month low in June as their concerns about the state of the overall economy improved. The Discover

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August 23, 2008

RETAIL Online Sales Slowing Merchants See Smaller Gains; Still, Total Should Hit $200 Billion

By: THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS
MARIA HALKIAS, Staff Writer mhalkias@dallasnews.com

Online sales aren't growing as fast as last year.

Major retailers are reporting smaller sales gains from Internet shoppers this year than last year, and for the first time since the government has been measuring quarterly...

August 22, 2008

Knowledge Transfer Is Critical To Companies' Competitive Edge, As Large Numbers Of Baby Boomers Begin To Retire, Says New Report From The Conference Board

By: U.S. Newswire

"As the Baby Boom generation of corporate leaders and experts approaches retirement, businesses in the U.S., Canada, and many European nations face the loss of experience and knowledge on an unprecedented scale," says Diane...

August 13, 2008

International Economic Update, August 2008

By: Globalization and Monetary Policy Institute

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

August 13, 2008

Forecasters Lower Estimates for Growth

By: Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia has released its third quarter Survey of Professional Forecasters, which reports participants' expectations for economic growth, inflation, and employment. In this survey, forecasters...

July 31, 2008

Americans Willing to Pay More for Eco-Friendly Products

By: GfK Custom Research North America

Half Would Pay 15% More for Cars; Most Want More Eco-Labeling

July 31, 2008

Many Wealthy Americans More Satisfied with Their Alternative Investments Than Traditional Investments During Last 12 Months

By: Bank of America

Bank of America Survey of High Net Worth Indicates Investors Understand Risk and Rewards, But Want Oversight and Assurance

July 24, 2008

Affluent Homeowners Focus on Location, Location, Location According to the 2008 Coldwell Banker Previews International® Luxury Survey

By: Realogy - Franchise Group Press Releases

High-End Homeowners Still Aspire for a Dream Home; 17 Percent Have Considered Moving to Obtain a Specific Zip Code; 85 Percent Expect Home Prices to Increase Over Next Five Years