Mike: Thanks for visiting The Layoff List. The layoff announcements are surprisingly light this AM and I hope it stays that way. Today brings us retail sales numbers (ICSC-Goldman Store Sales, Redbook) and the ISM Non-Mfg Index report, which is a business activity index. Bank stress test results are due on Thursday, but the government is […]
Mike: I hope that your weekend was enjoyed. A couple of important economic reports – Construction Spending and Pending Home Sales Index – both indicate improvement from previous months. I’ll post more particulars as they are released, but improvement in these sectors is welcomed, especially in the relation to construction and and real estate related jobs. Mike: I […]
Mike: Hello to all and thanks for visiting the new home of The Layoff List. WordPress is giving me some trouble this Sunday, so updates may be delayed. Mike: Credit card legislative actions are long overdue, but NY Senator Charles Schumer has an odd way of describing the relationship between the so called “credit […]