The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the US unemployment rate fell to 8.9 percent, nonfarm payrolls increased by 192,000 and 222,000 private-sector jobs were […]
Month: March 2011
With Gas Prices Up, New Auto Sales Follow
U.S. auto sales surged by 27 percent in February, as a hike in oil prices sent consumers shopping for more efficient vehicles. With an annualized […]
Increased Consumer Confidence Could Spell Signs of Recovery
Consumer confidence climbed to its highest level since the early days of the recession in February, outpacing many analysts’ expectations. According to the Conference Board, […]