After climbing to its highest reading in about a week, the Rasmussen Consumer Index dropped three points today to 105.6.

Economic confidence among small business owners fell to its lowest point in a year in September marked mainly by increasing cash flow issues, according to the Discover(R) Small Business Watch(SM).

In “The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World,” Alan Greenspan criticizes President Bush and Congressional Republicans for spending too much and running up large federal deficits.

Worker confidence across five of seven industry sectors, as measured by the monthly Hudson Employment Index (SM), fell in August 2007, with the biggest drop shown among Hispanics.

Worker confidence declined in eight of eleven major cities surveyed in August by the Hudson Employment Index (SM), which measures the workforce's overall confidence in the employment market.

In a month of roller coaster-like changes in economic confidence, consumers gave their personal finances remarkably consistent ratings.

The Hudson Employment Index (SM) recorded its largest one-month drop in August, falling 6.6 points to 99.2. Nearly all factors contributing to the Index revealed lowered optimism. The latest reading is the weakest since September 2005 and 3.7 points lower than last August’s Index.

Economic confidence among small business owners fell in August after briefly rebounding last month as small business owners expressed less confidence in the economic conditions for their business and experienced more cash flow issues, according to the Discover(R) Small Business Watch(SM).

Three-quarters (75 percent) of U.S. workers think companies have responsibilities to the community.

Consumer spending confidence rebounded slightly in July, according to a random survey of 15,000 US adults conducted last month for the Discover (R) Consumer Spending Confidence Monitor (SM).

While the sale of the Wall Street Journal captured business headlines for weeks, the story failed to capture much public interest.

Following a dramatic drop in June, the Hudson Employment Index(SM) climbed 4.6 points to 105.8 in July. Renewed optimism about personal finances, layoffs and job security triggered the increase.

Economic confidence among small business owners rose in July as more small business owners expressed increased levels of confidence in the economic conditions for their business and reported fewer cash-flow issues.

The Discover(R) Spending Confidence Monitor(sm) revealed only 34 percent of consumers expected to spend more in July than they did in June, a six point decline from last month's inaugural survey.

According to a new survey by Country Insurance & Financial Services, 43 percent believe saving for college is more important, while another 43 percent say retirement takes precedence.