economy: Atlas Van Lines' Annual Corporate Relocation Survey Reflects Growing Economic Optimism
- 04/25/11 01:15 AM
Atlas Van Lines' Annual Corporate Relocation Survey Reflects Growing Economic Optimism RISMEDIA, April 25, 2011-After multiple years characterized by doubt and pessimism, relocation managers across the U.S. are expressing optimism that the worst of the recession is now in the rearview mirror. Responding to Atlas Van Lines' 44th annual Corporate Relocation Survey, 72% of the relocation managers polled say they believe their respective companies will fare better in 2011. The optimism rate among large firms surveyed (more than 5,000 workers) jumps to 80%. "Our relocation research has served as a solid barometer of where the American economy is headed," said Jack … (0 comments)
economy: Fed Not Ready to Curb Stimulus Measures, Bernanke Says
- 02/07/11 01:26 AM
Fed Not Ready to Curb Stimulus Measures, Bernanke Says By Jim Puzzanghera RISMEDIA, February 7, 2011-(MCT)-Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke won't pull back the central bank's easy money policies any time soon, even as the government is expected to report positive job growth. "Until we see a sustained period of stronger job creation, we cannot consider the recovery to be truly established," Bernanke said. And though the economic recovery "appears to have strengthened in recent months," that growth isn't happening fast enough, he said. That should be clear as the government is expected to announce that the economy created about 140,000 … (1 comments)
Economy's Looking Up for Now as Double-Dip Fears Ease A steady flow of not-entirely-terrible economic news has eased worries of a renewed recession and shifted the political spotlight from the Federal Reserve to the White House. "The August data we've been getting has been encouraging. ... It's very likely that the economy continues to move forward in the coming months," said economist Bruce Kasman of J.P. Morgan. The economic news increasingly has a bipolar cast to it. One day, a downward revision to the second-quarter growth rate makes a double-dip recession look like a real threat. The next, a … (3 comments)
economy: Keeping tenants in tough economic times
- 03/07/09 03:55 AM
Are you finding it hard to get new tenants in the current economy? Well, you are not alone. While some parts of the U.S. are experiencing a solid rental occupancy rate, most parts have experienced a drop in rentals.
There are a few contributing factors to the declining rental rate. Single renters are actively looking for roommates or moving in with family members instead of renting on their own to cut costs. In some cases even couples who are separated or divorced are still living together instead of taking separate residences in order to save money. Potential renters may … (0 comments)
Atlas Van Lines' Annual Corporate Relocation Survey Reflects Growing Economic Optimism
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