Archive for November, 2010
Solutions to sovereign debt problems in Europe carve out a new competitive environment (Part 2 of 2)
As a result of excessive deficit and debt problems, many countries in Europe are taking deliberate action to trim their public sectors. However, greater austerity by means of reduced government spending is not the total answer to the problem.
Retail Construction Market Near Cyclical Low Point
The retail construction market is near its cyclical low point after a 55% decline from the February 2008 peak.
Solutions to sovereign debt problems in Europe carve out a new competitive environment (part 1 of 2)
The world economy has come to depend on three pillars: the U.S., China plus its satellites and Europe.
U.S. home resales slow in October, but third quarter GDP growth quickens
U.S. existing home sales in October fell 2.2% month to month, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). This was not unexpected given the problems with respect to the processing of mortgage foreclosures
Education Construction Spending Returns to 2009 Yearend Level
Education construction spending, after a small dip in the spring, has returned to the 2009 yearend level. Spending will be down 12.5% for 2010 vs
