After hitting its highest level on record in February, Los Angeles worker confidence slipped in March, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 1.3 pints to 111.7. However, the latest reading is significantly higher than last March’s Index of 104.7.
After hitting a record high in February, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Minneapolis-St. Paul continued to increase in March, edging up another 1.1 points to 114.1. Improved perceptions of workers’ finances triggered the uptick.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for New York City jumped 9.7 points in March to 99, its highest reading on record. Improvements in all factors contributed to the strong level of confidence. The current reading is 11.8 points higher than last March’s reading of 87.2.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Philadelphia rose 5.9 points to 98.7, as the city’s measure of workers confidence recorded its fifth consecutive increase. Greater hiring expectations coupled with improved perceptions of finances triggered the rise.
After recording a minimal gain in February, the Hudson Employment Index (SM) for San Francisco jumped 11.7 points to 106.5 in March. Improved hiring expectations and a greater sense of job satisfaction prompted the increase.
Worker confidence fell for the second consecutive month in March, as Tampa's Hudson Employment Index (SM) dropped 3.5 points to 112.6. Many of the factors contributing to the measure of worker confidence declined, but they were countered by less job security concerns.
Worker confidence slipped in Washington, DC, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 2.3 points to 109.4 in March. Pessimism regarding personal finances and job satisfaction contributed to the fall, but were countered by more expected hiring.
Worker confidence in California decreased in March as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) fell 3.3 points to 112.9. An increase in expected layoffs and greater concern over job loss drove the decline.
Florida workers felt more confident in March, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) climbed 6.9 points to 121.1. Increased job satisfaction coupled with fewer job loss concerns contributed to the increase.
Ohio worker confidence fell in March, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) slid 3.1 points to 105.5. Worsened sentiments about personal finances and lower job satisfaction drove the decrease. Despite this month’s decline, the state’s Index is notably stronger than last March, when it came in at 101.8.
Worker confidence in Pennsylvania rebounded in March, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) climbed 3.7 points to 102.6. More expected hiring and reduced concerns about job loss contributed to the increase.
Confidence among Texas workers improved for the third consecutive month, as the state’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 6.8 points to 131.1 in March. Increased job satisfaction coupled with reduced concern about job loss drove the uptick.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) climbed to 109.0 in March from 107.1 in February. Improved sentiment regarding personal finances and job satisfaction prompted the third consecutive monthly rise in worker optimism.
In spite of mixed messages from other segments of the economy, economic confidence among small business owners increased in March, driven in part by improved cash flow and rising confidence among consumer-focused merchants, according to surveys conducted for this month’s Discover® Small Business Watch (SM).
Nearly half of Americans don't believe it's possible for middle-income families to save for a secure retirement. Another 17 percent aren't sure, leaving only 37 percent believing middle-income families can save enough to live comfortably in retirement. That's according to a new survey by Country Insurance & Financial Services.
The emergence of online video is increasing the gap between the Internet community and those who don’t go online. While 24% of Americans rarely or never go online, a Rasmussen Reports survey found that 29% of American adults watched online video within the last week.
The Hudson Employment Index (SM) for Atlanta workers jumped 8.8 points to 119.1 in February.
Worker confidence rose in Boston in February, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) jumped 7.7 points to 105.7. This is the highest the Index has been for Boston in a year and a half. More workers feeling better about their finances, coupled with fewer workers worrying about losing their job drove the increase.
Confidence among Chicago workers rose in February after a two-month decline. The city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) is 6.3 points higher than January at 98.7. An increase in hiring expectations and improved sentiment regarding personal finances triggered the uptick. The city’s reading is virtually the same as last February’s when it registered 98.5. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 2.9 points this month to 107.1.
After two consecutive months of decline, worker confidence increased in Dallas, as the city’s Hudson Employment Index (SM) rose 8.8 points to 114.9 in February. An increase in employees who said their finances were better coupled with greater job satisfaction contributed to the rise. The latest reading is 4.7 points less than last February’s Index of 119.6. The composite Index, which is based on responses from approximately 9,000 workers nationwide, rose 2.9 points this month to 107.1.
