Economic Indicators

10% Unemployment Here to Stay: Poll

The Street (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago

Many users of TheStreet anticipated the unemployment rate would top 10%in October -- and they don't expect it to drop below that level anytime soon.

Tip Sheet Number 23 -- Nov. 6, 2009

Census.gov (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009

Finances of Selected State and Local Government Employee Retirement Systems: 2nd Quarter 2009 — Oct. 29 — This survey provides quarterly summary data on assets, revenue and expenditures of the largest state and local government employee retirement systems in the United States, which comprise nearly 90 percent of national activity among such entities. It provides the most current data about...

Double-Digit Unemployment… Just How Lagging Is It?

24/7 Wall St. (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009

The Labor Department has just reported the unemployment rate and non-farm payrolls data for October. It isn’t pretty. The unemployment rate screamed up into the double-digit territory to 10.2%. The non-Farm Payrolls shrank by a reading of -190,000 versus estimates of -175,000 as the consensus figure. There was a gain of 0.3% in Average Hourly Earnings. [...]

Bank Of Japan And The Federal Reserve

iStockAnalyst.com (Free subscription) | 11/05/2009

When the Bank of Japan releases their meeting minutes it is often refreshing to read some straight forward language instead of word play that the U.S. Federal Reserve so much likes to do. Bank of Japan minutes: (JP) Bank of Japan Oct 13-14 Policy Meeting Minutes: Govt officials have urged BOJ to support economy with monetary policy; Need to keep accommodating conditions - Many saw the need to inform...

Dow Jones Economic Sentiment Indicator Rebounds to Highest Level Since August 2008

CARPE DIEM (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009

NEW YORK, November 2, 2009 – The Dow Jones Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) rose to 36.9 in October, up from 34.1 in September as a result of positive media coverage of ongoing stock market gains and news that the gross domestic product rose at an annual rate of 3.5 percent in the third quarter (see chart). The gain in the ESI runs counter to unexpectedly large drops in two leading consumer-based...

Is the Drought in Higher Interest Rates Ending?

SeekingAlpha.com (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009

Wade Slome submits: The drought in higher interest rates may be nearing an end? Ever since the global financial crisis accelerated into full force in the fall of 2008, there were a constant flow of coordinated interest rate cuts triggered around the world with the aim of stimulating global GDP (Gross Domestic Product) and improving credit flow through the clogged financial pipes. Central banks across...

Secretary Locke, Census Bureau Launch National ‘Census in Schools' Initiative to Improve the 2010 Count

Census.gov (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009

"We are thrilled to launch the Census in Schools program," Locke said at Digital Harbor High School in Baltimore. "The census is a vital part of our democracy and children have historically been undercounted. When local schools decide to include census ideas in their curriculum, kids will learn about the important role the census has played throughout American history and increase their...

School Enrollment in the United States: 2008

Census.gov (Free subscription) | 11/02/2009

School Enrollment in the United States: 2008 — Could a recent trend toward two-year colleges be leading to an all-time high in enrollment? These tables examine a host of details about school enrollment for the population 3 years and older by social and economic characteristics, including age, sex, race, Hispanic origin, type of school, labor force status of mothers with school-age children, type...

U.S. Economic Growth Surprises In The Third Quarter

iStockAnalyst.com (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009

The Obama administration’s $787 billion stimulus package has yielded results as the U.S. economy grew for the first time since the second quarter of 2008. [More...]

Media Advisory -- Census Bureau to Launch 2010 Census in Schools Program Nationwide

Census.gov (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009

Department of Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert M. Groves will visit a Baltimore High School to launch the 2010 “Census in Schools” program and discuss educational activities that examine the importance of the 2010 Census.The program, “2010 Census: It’s About Us,” gives schools a wide range of free, optional, standards-based lesson plans...

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La Oficina del Censo Lanzará a Escala Nacional el Programa del 2010 Censo en las Escuelas

Census.gov (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009

El Secretario de Comercio Gary Locke y el Director de la Oficina del Censo Robert M. Groves visitarán una escuela secundaria de Baltimore para lanzar el programa del 2010 “Censo en las escuelas” y discutirán actividades educativas que examinan la importancia del Censo del 2010.El programa, “ Censo 2010: Se trata de nosotros”, ofrece a las escuelas una variedad...

Facts for Features -- The 2009 Holiday Season | PDF Version - 112K

Census.gov (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009

$4.3 billionThe value of U.S. toy imports including stuffed toys (excluding dolls), puzzles and electric trains from China between January and August 2009. China was the leading country of origin for stuffed toys coming into this country, as well as for a number of other popular holiday gifts. These include roller skates ($30 million), sports footwear ($120 million), golf balls ($31 million) and basketballs...

Finances of Selected State and Local Government Employee Retirement Systems: 2nd Quarter 2009

Census.gov (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009

Finances of Selected State and Local Government Employee Retirement Systems: 2nd Quarter 2009 — This survey provides quarterly summary data on assets, revenue and expenditures of the largest state and local government employee retirement systems in the United States, which comprise nearly 90 percent of national activity among such entities. It provides the most current data about investment decisions...

Census Bureau Releases 2006-2008 American Community Survey Data

Census.gov (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009

Census Bureau Launches 2010 Census Campaign With New Web Site

Census.gov (Free subscription) | 10/26/2009

2010CENSUS.GOV features an animated marquee that symbolizes the Census Bureau’s place at the intersection of the American experience. By clicking on images representative of the population, visitors can enjoy vignettes that ease fears about the census and encourage participation in the once-a-decade population count. The marquee will evolve over time, bringing the diverse voices of America to...

China’s 10 Major Steps To Spark Domestic Consumption, Economic Growth

konaxis | 12/10/2008

China’s State Council, during an executive meeting has identified 10 major areas where actions to stimulate domestic consumption and economic growth shall take place. Here are the 10 major steps in 10 major areas towards economic development: *Housing Build more affordable and low-rent housing, speed up slums clearing, expand the program to rebuild rural housing and encourage nomads to settle down....

Indonesia Food and Drinks Market: Emerging Opportunities

iihsindia | 12/01/2008

Indonesia has emerged as one of the rapidly growing food and drinks industry in the South East Asia. Various factors, such as economic growth, increasing urbanization, young affluent population, and numerous regional food health and safety concerns have led to a surge in the industry. Considering the growth potential, numerous domestic and international players have set up their facilities in a move...

CALCUTTA : STEMMING THE TIDE Prakash M. Apte

prakash m apte | 11/14/2008

CALCUTTA : STEMMING THE TIDE Prakash M. Apte The root cause, therefore, of the rapid growth of Calcutta is regional imbalance in terms of the economic growth of neighbouring states. Even within the state of West Bengal there is no other comparable centre affording mass employment.