The Randstad Technologies Employee Confidence Index, a measure of overall confidence among technology workers, reached the highest level ever recorded in the Index's nine-year history, increasing from 58.7 in Q2 2014 to 61.7 this quarter. The study, conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of talent and solutions provider Randstad Technologies, showed technology workers' confidence in the strength of the economy rebounded significantly this quarter, with nearly half (43%) believing the economy is getting stronger. In addition, the Randstad Macroeconomic Confidence Index, which measures employees' confidence in the overall strength of the economy, increased dramatically from 47.4 last quarter to 52.4 this quarter—the highest level among all other professions surveyed. The study was conducted in July, August and September of 2014 among 189 U.S. IT workers aged 18 and older.

More Workers Believe Economy and Job Market Are Getting Stronger, but Most Still Opting for Stability

Consumers Regain Confidence in Short-term Outlook

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, which had decreased in September, rebounded in October. The Index now stands at 94.5 (1985=100), up from 89.0 in September. The Present Situation Index edged up from 93.0 to 93.7, while the Expectations Index increased sharply to 95.0 from 86.4 in September.

Moderate Growth to Continue Through Year End

Housing Faces Upward Grind in 2015

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for Mexico declined 0.2 percent in August to 125.4 (2004 = 100), following no change in July, and a 1.8 percent increase in June.

Despite Greater Revenues, Majority Expect Cash Flow Issues

Increased North American log exports and higher softwood lumber production in the US and Canada have resulted in a steady rise in timber harvests on the continent from 2009 to 2013, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. However, despite the recent upward trend in log production, harvest levels in North America were still 40% higher ten years ago than they were last year.

95% of Media Planners Register Concern About Online/Digital Ad Fraud and Viewability Issues

Reprocessed Electrophysiology Diagnostic Catheter and Direct Energy Device Markets Will Experience the Fastest Growth, According to Findings from Decision Resources Group

Confidence in current employment situation and job market remains unchanged from August

Strong End Use Markets Drive Growth in Domestic PET Processing

The National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) and The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR) announced today the release of the "Report on Postconsumer PET Container Recycling Activity in 2013."