The consumer sector is an crucial area for the economy right now because we know business investment has been weak, |
The data reflects a fairly buoyant labor market in Hong Kong. There is still a little further room for the jobless rate to fall, though we are approaching the base in this current cycle. |
The decisions with regard to advertising was a business decision. |
The drop in the underemployment rate is a sign that there is some slack in the labor market, which indicates there is still momentum for more jobs growth. |
The ECI is looking to be among the week's most important indicators, |
The ECI is looking to be among the week's most important indicators. |
The economy will have to rely more on domestic consumption this year in view of the expected slowdown in exports, and some will be looking to the budget for a mild fiscal stimulus. |
The Fed's action seems to represent one final bold move in this cycle, |
The Fed's action seems to represent one final bold move in this cycle. |
The figures leave little doubt that declines in mortgage interest rates have provided support for housing, |
The girls wisely rolled up their windows and left, |
The government is not backed into a corner by any means over GST. |
The helicopter is a very potent business tool to shuttle mid-level folks to Wall Street, ... The biggest issue is the time that the client saves. If you're going from Manhattan to Washington, the fastest way to go is by helicopter. |
The index was well behaved last year. And one monthly jump does not necessarily signal a shift in trend. |
The report should be viewed as a solid one. |