South Koreans Quit China as Yuan’s Gain Raises Cost of Living (Bloomberg)
Jan. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Kim So Hyun came to China to study medicine in 2004. Now, she may join the tens of thousands of South Koreans who went home last year as the yuan strengthened against the won, raising the cost of living.
Refinancing suddenly booms (Honolulu Advertiser)
Historically low interest rates recently have sparked a mortgage refinance boom in Hawai'i that is helping homeowners and lenders during difficult economic times. The national average interest on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage last week dropped to 5.10 percent, with an average 0.7 point purchase cost, according to a survey by Freddie Mac, which said the rate hasn't been lower since the survey's ...
Retaining Talent in New Orleans through Technology (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
CommTech Industires, a New Orleans-based IT firm explores the new trend of a remote workforce and how technology is keeping talent in the New Orleans area. New Orleans is a prime location for the emerging remote work force. The size, culture, diversity and low cost of living in this area are attractive to global companies and Louisiana college graduates wishing to stay in the city and work in ...
Discover® U.S. Spending MonitorSM Tumbles 3.1. Points to New Low (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
RIVERWOODS, Ill.----The Discover U.S. Spending Monitor fell for the fourth consecutive month in December, declining more than three points to a new low of 76.6 . Both components of the monthly spending index – consumer confidence in the U.S. economy and consumer spending intent – reached new lows during the month, as concerns about the economy may be weighing on post-holiday spending plans.
U.S. December Auto Sales Dive 36%, Drag Industry to 16-Year Low (Bloomberg)
Jan. 6 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. auto sales plunged 36 percent in December, dragging the industry’s volume in 2008 to a 16-year low as the recession ravaged demand.
U.S. December Auto Sales Dive 36%, Drag Industry to 16-Year Low (Bloomberg)
Jan. 5 (Bloomberg) -- U.S. auto sales plunged 36 percent in December, dragging the industry’s annual volume to a 16-year low as the recession ravaged demand.