The Hudson Employment Index(SM) for Atlanta fell in November, dropping 8.3 points to 100.4. An increase in anticipated layoffs coupled with worry over job loss drove the decline. The city’s latest reading of worker sentiment is almost 15 points lower than last November’s Index of 115.0.
The Hudson Employment Index(SM) for healthcare workers reached a record low, as it declined 14.5 points to 90.2 in November. Growing concerns over job security and finances contributed to this decline.
Confidence among manufacturing workers declined in November, as the sector’s Hudson Employment Index(SM) fell 4.8 points to 83.0. Increased financial concerns and less job security were offset by increased hiring expectations.
Legal workers felt less confident in November, as the groups’ Hudson Employment Index(SM) fell 1.2 points to 103.6. Growing financial concerns played a part in this decline, despite more expected hiring and greater job security. The latest reading is 12.6 points lower than a year ago, when it came in at 116.2. The composite Index , based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all sectors, also fell 8.9 points in November to a record low of 91.9.
After two consecutive months of increases, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for California workers plunged 13.9 points to 94.5 in November.
IT workers felt less confident in November, as the group’s Hudson Employment Index(SM) slipped 8.2 points to 103.5. Financial concerns and a weaker sense of job security contributed to the decline. The latest reading is 12.6 points lower than a year ago, when it came in at 115.8.
Worker confidence deteriorated among both African-American and Hispanic workers in November. The monthly Hudson Employment Index(SM) for African Americans fell 2.3 points to register 83.6, while the reading for Hispanics plunged 18.7 points to 80.8.
Eighty-three percent (83%) of Americans say they celebrate Christmas this year, while 3% say they celebrate Hanukkah and 3% will recognize the Winter Solstice. Last year 90% of Americans said they would celebrate Christmas.
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee leads former Arkansas First Lady Hillary Clinton in the race for that state’s Electoral College votes. A Rasmussen Reports telephone survey found that Huckabee attracts 48% of the vote in Arkansas while Clinton earns 42%.
Household expenses and holiday shopping have consumers preparing to spend more in December even as economic confidence has dropped to its lowest level in more than six months.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 8.9 points in November to a record low of 91.9. Growing concerns about hiring and signs of personal financial strain triggered the decline.
While political leaders in a variety of states have fallen all over themselves to move up and vote sooner in the Presidential nominating sweepstakes, American adults aren’t convinced the prize of an early vote is all that great.
A Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 59% of Americans would like to see U.S. troops brought home from Iraq within a year.
In 2004, President Bush won the Electoral College votes from Kansas with 62% of the popular vote. The latest telephone survey from Rasmussen Reports suggests that Kansas is likely to stay in the Republican column during Election 2008 as well.
John McCain has regained his political footing in Arizona.
Perceptions of electability can play an important role in primaries, caucuses, and other competitions in the race for the Republican Presidential nomination.
Seventy-three percent (73%) of Democrats say that New York Senator Hillary Clinton is at least somewhat likely to win the White House if nominated by her party.
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee has pulled to within a single percentage point of the Democratic frontrunner in a general election match-up.
One month from today and Iowa caucus participants will answer a lot of questions about the race for the Democratic Presidential Nomination.
For most Americans in most years, Thanksgiving represents the beginning of the holiday season. This year, America’s political junkies may remember Thanksgiving as the time when Election 2008 really got started.
