Layoffs
Mike: Good day to all. Today’s economic reports include weekly retail sales and the S&P Case-Shiller HPI, which tracks monthly changes in the value of residential real estate in 20 US metropolitan regions. This index has declined in every quarter since 2nd quarter, 2006. Housing price stability is vital to an improved economy. Obviously, if home prices continue […]
Mike: I hope you all had a fine weekend. The flu is taking center stage this Monday and I’m sure all of you have heard the latest news, but here are few links to get some additional flu information: Q: What is swine flu? via Questions And Answers: Symptoms and Information About Swine Flu – washingtonpost.com. […]
Mike: Plenty of news to digest this day. Economic numbers that weren’t as bad as expected seems to have lifted the spirits of many, but I wouldn’t want to get to cheerful until the job numbers stabilize. The fact that GM has to close most plants for nini weeks will affect more than just GM […]