Respondents vow new shopping priorities won’t change when the recession ends A new IBM study reveals that despite tough economic times, Americans at all income levels are refusing to sacrifice quality, value and nutrition to save money on food and health & beauty purchases. The current economy has, however, led U.S. shoppers to take a [...]
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index(TM) (LEI) For Germany And Related Composite Economic Indexes For July 2009 The Conference Board Leading Economic Index(TM) (LEI) for Germany increased 1.1 percent and The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index(TM) (CEI) remained unchanged in July. The Conference Board LEI for Germany increased for the fourth consecutive month in July [...]
There has been a dip in the volume sales of passenger and light commercial vehicles, compared to the sales levels in 2007, due to a weakened economy and a consequent drop in the consumer confidence index. This situation is not likely to ease in the near future due the high interest rates offered by financing [...]
Disability advocates encourage home care recipients to appeal cuts to their services to ensure that their safety and independence are not jeopardized At the September meeting of the Los Angeles County Personal Assistance Services Council (PASC), officials from the Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) announced that nearly 40,000 Los Angeles County seniors and people [...]