Discover(R) U.S. Spending Monitor(SM) Flat in February
The Discover U.S. Spending Monitor steadied in February as spending intentions flattened, while pessimism about the economy increased.
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In February 5 States, Clinton and Giuliani Still on Top
In states holding Primaries or Caucuses on February 5, the races for the Republican and Democratic Presidential nominations look broadly similar to the competition on a national level.
Last modified: 03/16/2007 12:55 PM
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CA Workers Expect More Hiring, Fewer Lay-offs in February
Following two consecutive months of decline, worker confidence in California improved in February. The state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 5.7 points to 116.2 as a result of more expected hiring, improved sentiment regarding finances and a greater sense of job satisfaction. California’s latest Index is half of a point above last February’s reading of 115.7. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across the country, also rose 2.9 points to 107.1.
Last modified: 03/16/2007 12:55 PM
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Increased Job Security Drives DC Worker Confidence Up in February
Worker confidence increased in Washington, DC in February, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) gained 3.5 points to 111.7. The latest measure of worker confidence for DC is lower than last February’s 118.4. The composite Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 2.9 points this month to 107.1.
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Increased Hiring Expectations Boost Atlanta Worker Confidence in February
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Atlanta workers jumped 8.8 points to 119.1 in February.
Last modified: 03/16/2007 12:47 PM
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Manufacturing Workers’ Confidence Rebounds in February
After falling significantly in January, confidence among manufacturing workers rose in February, as the sector’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) increased 4.4 points to 94.5. Higher expectations around hiring coupled with improved sentiments about personal finances drove the uptick. The latest reading is 2.5 points higher than last February’s reading of 92.0. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all sectors, climbed up 2.9 points to 107.1 in February.
Last modified: 03/16/2007 12:43 PM
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Healthcare Workers’ Confidence Rises in February
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for healthcare workers increased 2.4 points in February to 110.8. Increased hiring expectations and a greater sense of job satisfaction influenced the rise. The latest Index, however, is 2.6 points lower than last February’s reading of 113.4. The national Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all sectors, climbed up 2.9 points to 107.1.
Last modified: 03/16/2007 12:41 PM
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Worker Confidence Spikes Among African-Americans and Hispanics in February
Worker confidence jumped among both African-American and Hispanic workers in February. The monthly Hudson Employment Index (SM) for African-Americans climbed 9.2 points to 94.0, and rose 11.8 points to 110.5 for Hispanics. The composite Index, based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers across all races and ethnicities, also increased in February, gaining 2.9 points to 107.1.
Last modified: 03/16/2007 12:19 PM
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Dallas Worker Confidence Rebounds in February
After two consecutive months of decline, worker confidence increased in Dallas, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 8.8 points to 114.9 in February. An increase in employees who said their finances were better coupled with greater job satisfaction contributed to the rise. The latest reading is 4.7 points less than last February’s Index of 119.6. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 2.9 points this month to 107.1.
Last modified: 03/09/2007 01:53 PM
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Election Polls 2006
List and links to Governor and Senate polls conducted in February and March of 2006.
