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July 18, 2012

Deloitte Consumer Spending Index posts fourth monthly gain

The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index (Index) posted its fourth consecutive increase in June, rising to 3.22 from a reading of 3.09 the previous month.

New York -- The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index (Index) posted its fourth consecutive increase in June, rising to 3.22 from a reading of 3.09 the previous month. The Index, which tracks consumer cash flow as an indicator of future consumer spending, is comprised of four components: tax burden, initial unemployment claims, real wages and real home prices.

March 12, 2012

Employment Trends Index up 1.38% in February

The Conference Board reported that its Employment Trends Index increased 1.38% in February to 107.46, from the revised figure of 105.99 in January.

New York City -- The Conference Board reported Monday that its Employment Trends Index increased 1.38% in February to 107.46, from the revised figure of 105.99 in January.

The February figure is also up 6.1% from the same month a year ago.

December 6, 2011

Conference Board’s Employment Trends Index up in November

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index increased in November to 103.7, up from the revised figure of 102.42 in October.

New York City -- The Conference Board Employment Trends Index increased in November to 103.7, up from the revised figure of 102.42 in October. The November figure is up 6.4% from the same month a year ago.

October 11, 2011

Conference Board Employment Index declines in September

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index, released Tuesday, showed a decrease in September to 100.95, down from the revised figure of 101.37 in August.

New York City -- The Conference Board Employment Trends Index, released Tuesday, showed a decrease in September to 100.95, down from the revised figure of 101.37 in August. The September figure is up 4.4% from the same month a year ago.

March 7, 2011

Report: Employment Trends Index increases 8% year-over-year

The Conference Board’s Employment Trends Index, released Monday, increased in February for the fifth consecutive month.

New York City -- The Conference Board’s Employment Trends Index, released Monday, increased in February for the fifth consecutive month.

According to the Conference Board, the index now stands at 101.7, up from January’s revised figure of 100.1. The index is up over 8% from a year ago.