The Panic is Over
Buyers are shopping for stock bargains.
While some forecasters believe a rising jobless rate and more housing foreclosures could kill off a nascent recovery, we believe the panic is over and a V-shaped economic recovery is under way.
It's in
it's earliest stages, which means plenty of economic indicators have yet to turn positive, but the signs of a strong bounce off the panic-induced...
The Best and Worst Cities for
Recession Recovery
10 cities poised for a rebound & 10 cities with a long slog ahead...
Overall, many economists expect the national economy to return to growth later in 2009, perhaps as soon as this summer. But that won't be the case everywhere. While many some cities are poised for a quick rebound, others face a slog to recovery that could take years.
Men Hit Harder by Unemployment
Of the estimated 5.7 million Americans who have lost their jobs since December 2007, 80% are men. Experts believe men are facing hardships because they are over-represented in the cyclical industries most affected by the downturn—manufacturing, construction, finance and engineering.
Poised for a Recovery
The market has recovered after weekly jobless claims improved more than expected and the government released solid retail sales numbers. Retail sales had its biggest increase in four months, confirming recent trends that consumers are feeling confident enough to make purchases on the heels of Home Depot recent comments that demand has in their stores has picked up.
