Hudson Index: New York City
After hovering around 90.0 for five months, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for New York dropped 6.5 points to 84.4, the lowest reading this year.
After hovering around 90.0 for five months, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for New York dropped 6.5 points to 84.4, the lowest reading this year.
Ohio worker confidence posted the second consecutive gain in September, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 1.4 points to 100.1.
After two consecutive months of decline, worker confidence in Pennsylvania improved in September. The state’s Hudson Employment Index ( SM) rose 1.8 points to 98.8.
After reaching a 2006 low in August, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Philadelphia workers rose nearly two points to 89.4 in September. Increased job security sparked the up-tick in local worker confidence.
After falling for three consecutive months, San Francisco worker confidence reversed its trend in September as the local Hudson Employment Index (SM) inched up one point to 100.2.
After hitting a 2006 high last month, confidence amongst Tampa workers declined as the local Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 5.5 points to 115.5 in September.
Topping the old record set just last month, the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) inched up 0.8 to a new all-time high of 127.7.
Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Washington, D.C. workers fell 2.2 points to 119.9.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) decreased to 100.5 in September, the lowest reading so far this year.
Though his lead has slipped a few points over the past month, incumbent Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson still enjoys a comfortable lead over Republican challenger Katherine Harris.
Having emerged victorious from a three-way primary on September 19, Democrat Deval Patrick leads the field of official candidates vying to be Massachusetts’ next governor.
Thirty percent (30%) of fans believe that Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees is deserving of the MVP in the American League.
Party Affiliation Trends highlight the difference between Election 2006 and Election 2004.
Seventy-three percent (73%) of Americans say it is “very important” that the United States become less dependent on oil imports.
Thirty-eight percent (38%) percent of baseball fans think that the New York Yankees will win their 27th World Series Championship this fall.
Fifty-two percent (52%) of respondents to a recent Rasmussen Reports survey on Internet gambling believe this emerging betting medium should be more strictly regulated than other forms of gambling.
Adding eight percentage points to an already overpowering lead, Democratic Governor Bredesen now buries Republican State Senator Jim Bryson 63% to 28%.
The economic confidence of consumers in Chicagoland rose during the third quarter of the year, according to the Rasmussen Consumer Index for the region released today by the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce.
Republican Senator George Allen is clinging to a narrow edge over Democrat James Webb, the former Secretary of the Navy. Allen now leads 49% to 43%.
In the battle for control of the U.S. Senate, it’s all tied with 49 seats rated as Republican or Leans Republican and 49 seats are rated as Democrat or Leans Democrat.