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August 7, 2007Heightened Optimism in Finances Increases IT Worker Confidence
  
After two consecutive months of decline, confidence among IT professionals jumped in July, as the group’s 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 8.4 points to 112.7. Increased financial sentiments coupled with decreased worry over job loss drove the rise. The latest reading is virtually the same as this time last year when the 
    Index for IT workers was 112.5. The composite 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all sectors, rebounded in July, raising 4.6 points to 105.8. 
August 7, 2007Hiring Plans Encourage Atlanta Workers
  
Following a dramatic plunge in June, the 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Atlanta rose 7.1 points to 110.1 in July. Improved hiring plans contributed to the increase, but were offset by continued finance concerns. Atlanta’s latest reading falls shy of last July’s 115.6. The national 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers, also rose 4.6 points to 105.8.
August 7, 2007Twin Cities Workers More Confident in July
  
Marking the second consecutive increase, the 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Minneapolis-St. Paul rose 3.8 points to 109.5 in July. The Twin Cities’ reading registered 93 last July, well below the latest 
    Index. The national 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, also gained 4.6 points to 105.8 in July. 
August 7, 2007DC Worker Confidence Slipped Again in July
  
Worker confidence waned in DC for the second consecutive month in July, as the city’s 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 4.2 points to 102.5. All factors contributing to the 
    Index posted losses to trigger the drop. DC’s reading was 113.8 last July. The national 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 4.6 points 105.8 in July.
August 7, 2007Improved Financial Sentiments Boost Accounting & Finance Workers’ Confidence
  
After plummeting in June, confidence among accounting and finance workers rebounded in July, as the group’s 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 13.8 points to 120.1. Heightened optimism in finances, increased hiring expectations and less anticipated layoffs drove the increase. The latest reading for this group is 13.5 points higher than last July’s reading of 106.6. The composite 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all sectors, also rebounded in July, raising 4.6 points to 105.8. 
August 7, 2007Dallas Worker Confidence Climbs in July
  
Dallas worker confidence increased in July, as the 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose six points to 120.7. Nearly all contributing factors improved in July, expect for hiring expectations. The city’s latest 
    Index is more than 17 points higher than last July’s 103.2. The national 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers, climbed 4.6 points to 105.8.
August 7, 2007NYC Workers Happier, More Confident in July
  
New York City worker confidence improved in July, as the city’s 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 3.8 points to 92.7. Improved job satisfaction and confidence in finances triggered the rise. The Big Apple’s latest reading is just a couple points higher than last July’s 90.4. The national 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers, also gained 4.6 points to 105.8.
August 7, 2007Hiring Plans Continue to Wane in Philadelphia in July
  
Worker confidence fell for the third consecutive month in Philadelphia, as the city’s 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) dropped 5.1 points to 94.1 in July. All factors contributing to the measure of worker confidence played a role in the decline. The latest reading is more than five points shy of last July’s 
    Index of 99.3. The national 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 4.6 points to 105.8 in July.
August 7, 2007Job Satisfaction Plunges for Manufacturing Workers in July
  
Confidence among manufacturing workers plummeted in July as the sector’s 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 11.2 points to 87.9. Decreased job satisfaction, lessened hiring expectations and increased concern over job loss drove the decline. The latest reading is virtually the same as last July’s reading of 87.7. The composite 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all sectors, rebounded in July, raising 4.6 points to 105.8. 
August 7, 2007LA Workers Encouraged by Hiring Plans in July
  
Ending a four-month downward skid, the 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Los Angeles rose 4.5 points to 99.6 in July. Renewed confidence in hiring and personal finances contributed to the increase. The latest reading is in line with last July’s 98.7. The composite 
    Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, also rose 4.6 points to 105.8 in July.
August 7, 2007Finance Concerns Weigh on San Francisco Workers in July
  
Worker confidence waned in San Francisco for the second month in a row, as the city’s 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM) slipped 2.2 points to 106.5. Less optimism around finances largely influenced the drop. Despite the decrease, San Francisco’s latest 
    Index is well above last July’s 100.4. The composite 
    Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 4.6 points to 105.8.
August 7, 2007CA Workers’ Confidence Rebounds in July
  
After four consecutive months of decline, worker confidence in California rose in July, as the state’s 
    Hudson Employment Index (SM)
     gained 6.9 points to come in at 109.1. Improved financial sentiments and greater hiring expectations drove the rise. California’s latest 
    Index is virtually the same as last July’s reading 0f 108.7. The national 
    Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, also rebounded 4.6 points to 105.8.

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                            August 7, 2007Consumer Spending Confidence Rebounds in July
  
Consumer spending confidence rebounded slightly in July, according to a random survey of 15,000 US adults conducted last month for the Discover (R) Consumer Spending Confidence Monitor (SM).

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                            August 3, 2007Sale of Wall Street Journal Not Newsworthy for Most Americans
  
While the sale of the Wall Street Journal captured business headlines for weeks, the story failed to capture much public interest.

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                            August 1, 2007Worker Confidence Recovers in July
  
Following a dramatic drop in June, the Hudson Employment Index(SM) climbed 4.6 points to 105.8 in July. Renewed optimism about personal finances, layoffs and job security triggered the increase. 

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                            July 30, 2007Discover(R) Small Business Watch(SM): Small Business Economic Confidence Rebounds
  
Economic confidence among small business owners rose in July as more small business owners expressed increased levels of confidence in the economic conditions for their business and reported fewer cash-flow issues.

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                            July 18, 2007Discover(R) Spending Confidence Monitor(SM): Consumers Less Likely to Increase Spending in July
  
The Discover(R) Spending Confidence Monitor(sm) revealed only 34 percent of consumers expected to spend more in July than they did in June, a six point decline from last month's inaugural survey.

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                            July 17, 2007Retirement or College? America has Split Priorities
  
According to a new survey by Country Insurance & Financial Services, 43 percent believe saving for college is more important, while another 43 percent say retirement takes precedence.

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                            July 11, 200786% Oppose Hiking Gas Tax
  
Eighty-six percent (86%) of Americans oppose a proposal to increase gasoline taxes by 50 cents a gallon. A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that just 8% favor such a tax hike.
July 6, 2007Atlanta Worker Confidence Plunges in June
  
Atlanta’s worker confidence took a nose dive in June, as the city’s
     Hudson Employment Index (SM)crashed 19.7 points to 103.