The Rasmussen Consumer Index rose nearly two points on Tuesday to 111.7. That's the highest reading so far this month.

Worker confidence across six of seven industry sectors, as measured by the monthly Hudson Employment Index (SM), dropped in September 2007, with the biggest decline seen among legal workers.

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

Sixty-six percent (66%) of all likely voters believe that "just about anyone who is willing to work hard" can make a decent living in this country; 28% disagree and say that’s not the case.

The Discover (R) U.S. Spending Monitor(sm) rose slightly in September as consumers reported having more money left over after paying debts and less concern about unexpected expenses or shortfalls in income.

On the heels of August’s large drop, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell another 2.1 points to 97.1 in September.

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.

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.