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University of Hawai'i Economic Research Organization Global Economic Forecast: Asia Leads World Recovery
By , 11/20/2009 7:26:40 AM
Hawaii State Economic Forecast Continues to Predict Gradual Recovery
By Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, 11/17/2009 11:54:04 AM
Prudential Locations Extends Innovative Stimulus Plan, Aiding Home Buyers on Oahu
Hawaii real estate firm eliminates lengthy wait for government reimbursements
By Monica Salter, 11/17/2009 9:41:07 AM
GM to Step Up Debt Repayment
By Mil Arcega, 11/17/2009 9:25:57 AM
China Pledges Support for Economic Recovery, Urges Free Trade
By Daniel Schearf, 11/13/2009 9:19:18 AM
States in Fiscal Peril Report
By Pew Center, 11/12/2009 2:09:44 PM
Physics & Astronomy Open House Coming to UH Manoa campus on November 21
By Diane Chang, 11/12/2009 12:06:42 PM
Obama to Hold Jobs Summit in December
By Kent Klein, 11/12/2009 11:50:08 AM
APEC Ministers say Economic Recovery is Fragile
By Daniel Schearf, 11/12/2009 11:46:44 AM
APEC Economies Report Improved Trade Finance, Discuss Free Trade
By Daniel Schearf, 11/9/2009 3:14:06 PM
US Jobless Rate Hits Highest Level Since 1983
By Jim Randle, 11/6/2009 8:44:35 AM
Positive Readings on US Economy Boost Recovery Hopes
By Michael Bowman, 11/3/2009 6:32:18 AM
US Treasury Secretary Says Economy Still "Tough", Recovery "Choppy"
By Michael Bowman, 11/2/2009 6:10:42 AM
Poor US Economy Has Guitar Makers Singing the Blues
By Roger Hsu, 10/22/2009 9:44:24 AM
Hawaii's Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate at 7.2 Percent in September
National Unemployment Rate at 9.8 percent
By Ryan K. Markham, 10/21/2009 10:43:42 AM
26 Percent Say A Family Member Lost Health Coverage in Past Year
Young & Low-Income Groups Most Likely to Have Lost Coverage, 19% of Households Earning More Than $100K Impacted
By Zogby Interactive, 10/20/2009 5:26:45 AM
New Figures Show Slight Improvement in US Jobless Picture
By Michael Bowman, 10/16/2009 7:19:56 AM
US Jobs Improve, Inflation Eases
By VOA News, 10/15/2009 1:31:21 PM
Refugee Workers Find Jobs in US Dairy Industry
By Sadie Babits, 10/14/2009 9:33:04 AM
Oahu's Ewa Beach Foreclosures up over 300% from 2008
By David Buck, 10/9/2009 12:58:56 PM
Has the Kauai Agriculture Real Estate Market Bottomed Out?
By Sagar Hallal, 10/9/2009 12:57:32 PM
Upturn in the $1 Million Residential Market on the Big Island
By Beth Thoma Robinson, 10/9/2009 12:57:25 PM
US Unemployment Rate Edges Higher
By VOA News, 10/2/2009 8:55:17 AM
WSJ NEWS ALERT: U.S. Auto Sales Swoon as 'Clunkers' Ends
By Wall Street Journal, 10/1/2009 10:13:45 AM
US Fed Chief Urges Expanded Financial Regulation
By Michael Bowman, 10/1/2009 9:23:25 AM
World Bank President Says Financial Crisis is Shifting Balance of Power
By Mil Arcega, 9/30/2009 9:53:06 AM
UH Manoa's Library and Information Science Program Receives $249,918 Grant
By University of Hawaii, 9/28/2009 7:12:56 AM
Quarterly Hawaii Forecast Update: Recovery Still Around the Corner
By University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization, 9/25/2009 6:02:32 AM
G20 Closer to Limits on Bank Risk, Pay
By VOA News, 9/25/2009 5:41:22 AM
WSJ NEWS ALERT: Existing Home Sales Dropped Unexpectedly in August
By Wall Street Journal, 9/24/2009 1:52:12 PM
Department of Labor and Industrial Relations Prepares Hawaii Businesses for Higher Unemployment Insurance Tax in 2010
By Ryan K. Markham, 9/18/2009 5:06:57 PM
Hawaii's Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate at 7.2 Percent in August
National Unemployment Rate at 9.7 percent
By Ryan K. Markham, 9/18/2009 4:53:08 PM
Pittsburgh Gets Ready to Take World Stage
By Paula Wolfson, 9/18/2009 12:12:32 AM
Fed Chief Says Recession 'Very Likely Over'
By VOA News, 9/15/2009 9:43:25 AM
China Responds to New US Tariffs With Anti-Dumping Investigation
By Alison Klayman, 9/14/2009 9:17:47 AM
Hawai'i Construction Forecast: No Bottom Yet to Construction Downturn
By University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization, 9/11/2009 12:36:13 PM
Survey Finds US No Longer Most Competitive Economy
By VOA News, 9/8/2009 7:25:12 AM
US Jobless Rate Jumps to 26-Year High
By VOA News, 9/4/2009 5:04:11 PM
Report: US Job Cuts Easing
By VOA News, 9/2/2009 9:52:53 AM
State's Rapid Response Team Assists Former Maui Prince Hotel Employees
By Ryan K. Markham, 9/1/2009 4:13:21 AM
Some Asian Economies Edge out of Recession, Caution Remains
By Heda Bayron, 8/31/2009 4:38:49 AM
WSJ NEWS ALERT: New-Home Sales Post Another Strong Gain
By Wall Street Journal, 8/28/2009 9:52:09 AM
WSJ NEWS ALERT: AIG CEO Benmosche to Take 'Patient Approach' Toward Selling Assets
By Wall Street Journal, 8/27/2009 12:29:20 PM
Zogby Interactive: U.S. Adults Struggle To Keep Up With Economic Changes
42% Say Their Quality of Life Has Declined
By Zogby.com, 8/27/2009 11:13:22 AM
Visitor Spending for the First Seven Months of 2009 Decreased 16 Percent
Visitors Arrivals Increased (1.3 Percent) for the First Time Since February 2008
By Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, 8/26/2009 10:59:43 AM
White House, Congressional Analysts Predict Record Deficit
By VOA News, 8/25/2009 8:07:48 AM
Reports: GM Developing Plan to Keep Opel
By VOA News, 8/25/2009 8:04:46 AM
Hawaii Economic Forecast: Recovery Likely to Be Gradual
By David Young, 8/24/2009 11:40:46 AM
Nobel Economist Says Asia's Economies in 'Remarkable' Recovery
By Ron Corben, 8/24/2009 10:59:26 AM
Hawaii Unemployment Rate Declines to 7.0 Percent in July
National Unemployment Rate at 9.4 percent
By Ryan K. Markham, 8/21/2009 12:13:59 PM
US Federal Reserve Chief: Global Economy on the Mend
By VOA News, 8/21/2009 10:19:25 AM
Nobel Economist Says Asia's Economies in 'Remarkable' Recovery
By Ron Corben, 8/21/2009 10:18:15 AM
NEWS ALERT: Backdating Likely More Widespread
By Wall Street Journal, 8/18/2009 12:11:34 PM
Heavy Reliance on Tourism Has Hawaii's Economy Hurting
By Stu Woo, 8/17/2009 10:58:52 AM
Reports: US Inflation Tame but Consumers Worried
By VOA News, 8/14/2009 11:24:23 AM
Switzerland Loses Status as 'Tax Paradise'
By Lisa Schlein, 8/13/2009 10:37:01 AM
WSJ NEWS ALERT: Fed Says Economy Is 'Leveling Out,' Extends Timeline for Buying Treasurys
By Wall Street Journal, 8/12/2009 10:48:14 AM
Obama: Economic Stimulus Producing Results
By Kent Klein, 8/5/2009 4:42:30 PM
US Consumer Spending, Pending Home Sales Rise; Incomes Fall
By Michael Bowman, 8/4/2009 2:50:36 PM
Obama Expects Mixed Economic Report
By Paula Wolfson, 7/30/2009 2:32:11 PM
Obama: Economic Recovery in Sight
By VOA News, 7/29/2009 10:05:29 AM
Hawaii Visitor Spending Declined for the First Half of 2009
June 2009 Also Decreased
By Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, 7/28/2009 10:55:30 AM
US Congress Considers Financial Regulation as Bailout Money Comes Back
By Gabe Joselow, 7/24/2009 9:53:09 AM
ADB: Signs Show East Asia Moving Out of Economic Slump
By Ron Corben, 7/24/2009 9:52:58 AM
Economic Downturn Forced Japan Election, Says Analyst
By Victor Beattie, 7/24/2009 9:52:35 AM
US Stocks Surge to Highest Level of Year on Housing News
By Mil Arcega, 7/23/2009 7:32:11 PM
WSJ NEWS ALERT: American Express Net Falls 48%
Other companies report losses
By Wall Street Journal, 7/23/2009 1:49:47 PM
China Urges US to Adopt Stable Economic Policies
By Stephanie Ho, 7/22/2009 8:14:05 AM
US Federal Reserve Chief Sees Signs of Economic Recovery
By Jeff Seldin, 7/21/2009 10:32:11 AM
Record Number of US Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
By VOA News, 7/16/2009 2:06:31 PM
China's Second Quarter Economic Growth Rate Accelerates
By Stephanie Ho, 7/16/2009 2:03:08 PM
WSJ NEWS ALERT: Lead Bidders for AIG's Investment Unit Have Dropped Out
By Wall Street Journal, 7/14/2009 2:45:44 PM
Hawaii Allocated $1.2 Million in Stimulus Funds for Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program
By Lori Hamamoto, 7/14/2009 2:36:48 PM
Weak Recovery Expected for Asia's Tourism Industry in 2010
By Ron Corben, 7/14/2009 1:59:18 PM
Economy is Harder on Older Unemployed Workers
By Mil Arcega, 7/14/2009 1:58:47 PM
WSJ NEWS ALERT: GM Emerges From Chapter 11, Vows End to Business as Usual
By Wall Street Journal, 7/10/2009 10:50:47 AM
US Economic Data Shows Retail Weakness, Drop in Jobless Claims
By Michael Bowman, 7/9/2009 11:57:25 AM
IMF Boosts 2010 World Economic Growth Estimate
By Michael Bowman, 7/8/2009 10:17:16 AM
Obama Advisor Urges Another Economic Stimulus Plan
By Michael Bowman, 7/7/2009 5:05:24 PM
More Job Losses Cloud US Employment Picture
By Michael Bowman, 7/2/2009 4:15:49 PM
WSJ NEWS ALERT: Car Makers Report Steep Sales Declines
By Wall Street Journal, 7/1/2009 10:34:52 AM
Hawaii Job Losses Will Be Larger Than Originally Forecast
See economic forecast for Hawaii here
By University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization, 6/24/2009 11:34:05 AM
Obama Urges Overhaul of Financial Regulation
By VOA News, 6/17/2009 9:57:41 AM
US Housing Market Signals Possible Economic Rebound
By VOA News, 6/16/2009 6:35:58 AM
Oil Prices Inch Higher
By Mil Arcega, 6/12/2009 10:54:15 AM
Special Tax Break on New Car Purchases Available in States With No Sales Tax
By Judy Monahan, 6/10/2009 10:42:29 AM
Oil Prices Hit 7-Month High
By VOA News, 6/10/2009 10:41:18 AM
Hawaii Could Add 7,000 New Jobs at No Cost to Taxpayers
By Sam Slom, 6/9/2009 6:45:22 AM
Obama to Accelerate Economic Stimulus Plan
By Paula Wolfson, 6/9/2009 6:39:19 AM
Small-Business Bankruptcy Filings Continued to Increase in March
West Coast Hit Hardest, Followed by Cities in Texas, Illinois, Western Region
By Equifax Inc., 6/8/2009 10:22:58 AM
US Unemployment Rate Gallops Ahead of Expectations
By Michael Bowman, 6/8/2009 12:12:01 AM
Bernanke Says US Economy Slowly Improving, Challenges Remain
By Dan Robinson, 6/3/2009 11:59:06 AM
Pending Home Sales Surge in US
By VOA News, 6/3/2009 11:58:56 AM
Major Automakers' US Car Sales Plunge in May
By VOA News, 6/3/2009 11:58:31 AM
Detroit Workers Struggle as General Motors Restructures
By Kane Farabaugh, 6/3/2009 11:58:16 AM
Indicators Point to a Rebounding Hawaii Economy
By Dan Harrington, 6/2/2009 4:21:51 AM
US Treasury Secretary Assures China Its Dollar Assets Are Safe
By Stephanie Ho , 6/2/2009 3:58:18 AM
Bankrupt US Automaker to Restructure with Taxpayer Help
By Michael Bowman, 6/1/2009 10:25:02 AM
Mortgage Delinquencies Increase Again
Delinquency rates from the fourth quarter grew fastest in Hawaii
By Kevin Kingsbury, 6/1/2009 10:09:50 AM
Aloha United Way to Administer An Additional $292,548 in Stimulus Funds
Funds to help displaced workers with basic needs assistance--food supply, rent/mortgage assistance, utility assistance and mass shelters
By Jody Shiroma Perreira, 5/29/2009 12:38:15 PM
US Economy Shrinks 5.7 Percent
By VOA News, 5/29/2009 12:09:01 PM
New Reports Paint Mixed Picture of US Economy
By VOA News, 5/29/2009 12:08:54 PM
Key Debtholders Accept Improved Deal With GM
By VOA News, 5/28/2009 11:09:02 AM
April 2009 Visitor Expenditures Fall While Total Visitor Days for Air and Cruise Visitors Grow
By Marsha Wienert, 5/27/2009 3:36:03 PM
Fewer Children Dying in Poor Countries
By Lisa Schlein, 5/27/2009 11:26:43 AM
Russian Economy Declines Faster Than Expected
By Peter Fedynsky, 5/25/2009 10:58:38 AM
Hawaii County Economic Forecast: Neighbor Islands Bear Brunt of Recession
By University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization, 5/21/2009 10:47:17 AM
US Jobless Claims Show Job Market Still Stagnant
By VOA News, 5/21/2009 10:05:25 AM
Oahu Real Estate Report & Video from Prudential Locations - April 2009
By Monica Salter , 5/20/2009 3:04:02 PM
NEWS ALERT: U.S. to Inject More Than $7 Billion Into GMAC, May Become Majority Owner
By Wall Street Journal, 5/20/2009 11:45:40 AM
Geithner Says US Financial System 'Starting to Heal'
By Cindy Saine, 5/20/2009 11:02:30 AM
Trump on Trump: Testimony Offers Glimpse of How He Values His Empire
Worth Rises, Falls 'With Markets and Attitudes And With Feelings, Even My Own Feeling'
By Alex Frangos, 5/18/2009 11:05:55 AM
India's Stock Markets Surge With Expected Political Stability
By Anjana Pasricha, 5/18/2009 10:06:52 AM
News Alert: Economists Say Full Recovery to Take at Least 3 Years
By Wall Street Journal, 5/14/2009 9:22:18 AM
How Banks Slipped the Fed's Noose
By Alan Reynolds, 5/14/2009 9:22:10 AM
Big Island Home Sales: The Sky Is Not Falling
By Katie Minkus, R(BIC), 5/13/2009 11:53:51 AM
News Alert: SEC Staff to Recommend Civil Charges Against Mozilo
By Wall Street Journal, 5/13/2009 11:46:14 AM
Kauai Foreclosures Not Just for Subprime Borrowers
By Ron Margolis, RA, 5/12/2009 10:41:51 AM
Free Classes For First Time Hawaii Home Owners
By Justin Britt, 5/12/2009 10:40:44 AM
News Alert: AIG Sees Long Road Back From the Brink
By Wall Street Journal, 5/11/2009 9:54:24 AM
US Jobless Rate Up to 8.9 Percent, Highest in 26 Years
By Deborah Tate, 5/8/2009 10:55:46 AM
10 Major US Banks Told to Raise $75 Billion
By Michael Bowman, 5/8/2009 10:55:35 AM
IMF: Asia Facing Slow Economic Recovery, Urges Sustained Measures
By Daniel Schearf, 5/6/2009 8:50:07 AM
Hawaii's Energy Trend Data Released for April 2009
By Doug Oshiro, 5/5/2009 10:32:46 AM
Luxury Starwood Hotel Properties in New York and Hawaii Hit Hard by Recession
By Frits van Paasschen, 5/5/2009 10:22:40 AM
India Looks Ahead to Economic Recovery
By Anjana Pasricha, 5/1/2009 10:43:43 AM
US Auto Giant Chrysler Files for Bankruptcy
By Kent Klein, 4/30/2009 10:52:18 AM
Top Obama Advisor: US Economic Decline Slowing
By VOA News, 4/30/2009 10:52:12 AM
News Alert: Fed Leaves Rates Near Zero; Economic Outlook Has Improved
By Wall Street Journal, 4/29/2009 9:59:28 AM
Hawaii's First Quarter Visitor Spending Decreased 17.9 Percent to $2.6 Billion
March 2009 visitor expenditures declined 24.4 percent
By David Young, 4/28/2009 1:35:07 PM
News Alert: GM Plans Deeper Cuts as It Unveils Debt-for-Equity Plan
By Wall Street Journal, 4/27/2009 8:51:22 AM
Obama Administration Promises to 'Reverse' Economic Rescue Measures
By Michael Lipin, 4/23/2009 8:59:20 AM
US Treasury Secretary Says Confidence Returning to Credit Markets
By Deborah Tate, 4/22/2009 10:02:36 AM
IMF Predicts Slow Global Recovery from Financial Crisis
By Barry Wood , 4/22/2009 10:02:26 AM
Hawaii Construction Forecast Update: Global Downturn Hammers Construction
By University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization, 4/21/2009 11:10:03 AM
New Report: Asia Stocks on 'Tentative Recovery'
By Heda Bayron, 4/21/2009 9:01:08 AM
Hawaii State Unemployment Rate Triggers Additional Federal Benefits
By Ryan K. Markham, 4/17/2009 3:15:23 PM
Chinese Exporters See Flickering Signs of Recovery
By Heda Bayron, 4/16/2009 10:19:15 AM
US Charter Firms Expect Rise in Cuba Travel Traffic
By Brian Wagner, 4/15/2009 9:48:16 AM
Obama: Signs of Economic Progress
By Paula Wolfson, 4/14/2009 12:10:55 PM
Hawaii Real Estate Q & A
By Walt Harvey, 4/13/2009 9:43:48 AM
Waiting to Buy Hawaii Property Could Cost You More
By Ron Margolis, RA, 4/13/2009 9:41:48 AM
Help the Economy and Federal Deficit by Raising H-1B Caps
By Jena Baker McNeill and Diem Nguyen, 4/7/2009 9:45:59 AM
Decade-Old Reforms Help Asia's Economies Cope With Crisis
By Ron Corben, 4/6/2009 10:38:47 AM
Hawaii Expert: Attitude is Most Important Asset When Seeking New Job
By Jeremiah Rivera, 4/3/2009 10:58:53 AM
US Unemployment Hits 25-Year High
By VOA News, 4/3/2009 9:25:23 AM
US Congress Approves $3.5 Trillion Budget Plan
By VOA News, 4/3/2009 9:25:15 AM
Asia Pacific Travel Industry Sees Recovery By End of Year
By Ron Corben, 4/3/2009 9:24:11 AM
Global Economic Downturn Hits India's Diamond Industry
By Anjana Pasricha, 4/3/2009 9:23:51 AM
Gov. Lingle, Mayors, Tourism Leaders Urge President Obama to Support Convention and Business Meeting Travel
By Marsha Wienert, 4/2/2009 10:16:32 AM
Financial Markets Unfazed by Spiking US Jobless Indicator
By Michael Bowman, 4/2/2009 9:57:36 AM
Stimulus Tax Puts $333 Million in the Pockets of Hawaii Taxpayers
Economic Recovery Legislation Also Means $48 Million in Guaranteed Home Loans
By Jesse Broder Van Dyke , 4/1/2009 2:43:12 PM
Will Hawaii Home Sales Follow California’s Recent Surge?
By Justin Britt, 4/1/2009 10:24:35 AM
Economists: Thailand's Political Uncertainty May Undermine Economy
By Ron Corben, 4/1/2009 10:13:02 AM
Hawaii's Year to Date Visitor Spending Declined 14.7 Percent to $1.8 Billion
February 2009 Visitor Expenditures Fell 15.9 Percent
By David Young, 3/31/2009 10:42:06 AM
US Treasury Secretary: America Must Live Within its Means
By Michael Bowman, 3/30/2009 8:05:10 AM
Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems to Receive Stimulus Funding
By Jesse Broder Van Dyke, 3/27/2009 12:24:59 PM
Obama Meets With Top US Bankers
By VOA News, 3/27/2009 11:10:15 AM
Hawaii to Receive $15 Million in Stimulus Funding for Energy Efficiency Improvements
By Jesse Broder Van Dyke, 3/26/2009 11:52:15 AM
Obama Administration Unveils Financial Regulatory Overhaul
By Dan Robinson, 3/26/2009 11:32:52 AM
Military Facilities in Hawaii to Receive $184 Million in Stimulus Funding for Renovations
By Jesse Broder Van Dyke, 3/25/2009 12:18:23 PM
Hawaii to Receive $2 Million for Rural Bus Program
By Jesse Broder Van Dyke, 3/25/2009 12:16:30 PM
Economy Dominates Obama News Conference
By Paula Wolfson, 3/25/2009 10:40:57 AM
Washington Seeks New Powers to Fix Financial Crisis
By VOA News, 3/24/2009 9:16:46 AM
Obama Urges G20 to Take Bold Economic Action
By VOA News, 3/24/2009 9:16:41 AM
Hawaii to Receive $1 Million in Stimulus Funds for VA Medical Center and Punchbowl
By Jesse Broder Van Dyke, 3/23/2009 4:24:49 PM
Goldman Considers Selling Part of Its 4.9% Stake in ICBC
By Wall Street Journal, 3/23/2009 9:49:09 AM
CEOs Select Best, Worst States for Job Growth and Business
Hawaii Ranks 41st
By Chief Executive Magazine, 3/23/2009 9:46:25 AM
World Markets Like US Plan to Mop Up Toxic Bank Assets
By Tom Rivers, 3/23/2009 9:46:05 AM
Obama 'Very Confident' Latest Bank Plan Will Work
By VOA News, 3/23/2009 9:38:26 AM
Experts See Similarities Between Japan's 1990s Banking Crisis, Current US Economy
By Barry Wood , 3/23/2009 9:38:14 AM
Laid-off Japanese Workers Becoming Homeless
By Jason Strother, 3/23/2009 9:37:53 AM
Hawaii Quarterly Forecast Update: After Sharp Drop, Recovery Will Take Time
By Carl Bonham and Byron Gangnes, 3/20/2009 10:16:33 AM
US Long-Term Jobless Claims Hit Another Record High
By VOA News, 3/20/2009 9:11:14 AM
US House Votes Heavy Tax on Bonuses After AIG Controversy
By Dan Robinson, 3/20/2009 9:10:47 AM
Economic 'Tsunami' Tarnishes Hong Kong Jewelry Trade
By Kari Jensen, 3/20/2009 8:53:06 AM
Credit Crunch? Not for Some Asian Companies
By Heda Bayron, 3/20/2009 8:51:35 AM
WSJ NEWS ALERT: White House to Provide up to $5 Billion in Financing to Auto-Parts Suppliers
By Wall Street Journal, 3/19/2009 9:17:57 AM
Federal Reserve to Buy Up to $1 Trillion in Government Bonds, Mortgage Debt
By Gabe Joselow, 3/19/2009 9:05:38 AM
EU Summit Focuses on Economic Stimulus
By Lisa Bryant, 3/19/2009 9:01:03 AM
The Financial Crisis: Whodunit?
By John H. Fund, 3/18/2009 9:18:33 AM
News Alert: Fed to Buy up to $300 Billion in Treasurys
By Wall Street Journal, 3/18/2009 9:15:01 AM
AIG Chief Says He 'Shares' Public Anger About Large Employee Bonuses
By VOA News, 3/18/2009 8:59:30 AM
Before the Fall, AIG Payouts Went to Washington
By Massie Ritsch, 3/18/2009 8:59:14 AM
World Bank Cuts China's Growth Estimate
By Alison Klayman, 3/18/2009 8:37:38 AM
MarketView: Hawaii 4th Quarter Investment Report
By CB Richard Ellis, 3/17/2009 10:26:58 AM
US Economic Downturn Causes Anxiety, Mental Stress Among Jobless
By Melinda Smith, 3/16/2009 9:28:46 AM
Obama Announces Help for Small Business
By Paula Wolfson, 3/16/2009 9:26:43 AM
Administration, Lawmakers Turn Up Heat on AIG Over Bonuses
By Julia Ritchey , 3/16/2009 8:28:30 AM
University of Hawaii at Manoa Contributes $1.9 Billion to Hawaii's Economy in 2007
By University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization, 3/13/2009 9:51:27 AM
Analysts: US Economy Key to Latin American Relations
By Gabe Joselow, 3/12/2009 10:27:38 AM
Hawaii's Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rate at 6.1 Percent in January
By Ryan Markham, 3/11/2009 10:12:27 AM
Fed Chairman Calls for Increased Financial Market Regulation
By Barry Wood , 3/11/2009 9:38:43 AM
Economists: Stimulus Might Create Fewer US Jobs Than Intended
By Dan Robinson, 3/11/2009 9:37:20 AM
Asian Stocks Rise in Response to US Rally
By VOA News, 3/11/2009 9:36:19 AM
Stocks Soar on News Banks May Be Turning Corner
By Michael Bowman, 3/10/2009 1:35:03 PM
US Banking Solutions Debated
By Michael Bowman, 3/10/2009 9:56:02 AM
Hawaii State and Counties to Receive $10.7 Million in Stimulus Funds for Anti-Crime Initiatives
By Mike Yuen, 3/6/2009 10:09:08 AM
Bankruptcy Filings Up In Calendar Year 2008
By Karen Redmond, 3/6/2009 9:57:45 AM
US Jobless Total Rises by 651,000 in February
By Barry Wood , 3/6/2009 9:45:42 AM
House Passes Legislation to Help Hard-Pressed Families Stay in Their Homes
Abercrombie: “Our country’s economic meltdown began with declining home values, so it’s important that we address this crisis directly.”
By Dave Helfert, 3/5/2009 1:30:42 PM
Obama Moves Toward Sweeping Ideological Change
By Jim Malone, 3/5/2009 8:53:12 AM
US Government Unveils Plan to Spur Lending
By Michael Bowman, 3/4/2009 8:19:39 AM
Report from The White House: Highway Spending from Recovery Act Expected to Create or Save 150,000 Jobs By End of 2010
Many of these jobs will pay well above the national average.
By Jared Bernstein, 3/4/2009 8:18:58 AM
Sanders' Bill Would Make Fed Disclose Loan Recipients
By Office of Senator Bernie Sanders, 3/4/2009 8:18:37 AM
February Consumer Bankruptcy Filings Increase 29 Percent Over Last Year
By John Hartgen, 3/4/2009 8:18:02 AM
Obama Administration Should Investigate Deferred Bonuses by Banks Receiving Taxpayer Money
Economic recovery plan provision banning bonuses for TARP recipients may also apply to deferred bonuses
By U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, 3/4/2009 8:17:49 AM
Obama Administration Defends Budget, Economic Plans
By Dan Robinson, 3/4/2009 8:16:20 AM
Obama Says He Is Ready for Budget Fight
By Kent Klein, 3/2/2009 9:35:58 AM
Massive Obama Federal Budget Spurs Debate
By Michael Bowman, 3/2/2009 9:33:46 AM
Insurer AIG Gets $30 Billion From US Government
By VOA News, 3/2/2009 9:30:42 AM
US Government to Take Bigger Stake in Citigroup
By Mil Arcega, 3/2/2009 9:29:41 AM
State Forecast Expects Continued Weakness in Hawaii's Economy
By Hawaii Department of Business and Economic Development, 2/27/2009 2:15:30 PM
US Economy Shrinks at Faster Rate Than Expected
By VOA News, 2/27/2009 9:23:11 AM
House Passes Long-Stalled 2009 Appropriations Bills
Abercrombie Targets $104 Million to Hawaii
By Dave Helfert, 2/26/2009 11:36:38 AM
Obama to Address Congress, Nation
By Paula Wolfson, 2/24/2009 8:54:16 AM
The Art District inaugurates 10% Tuesdays to Stimulate Hawaii's Economy
By MarshaRose Joyner, 2/23/2009 9:22:40 AM
Obama Working on Plan to Slash Deficit
By VOA News, 2/23/2009 8:25:28 AM
Lt. Governor Shares Economic Initiatives with Kaua`i Residents
By E-Gov Hawaii, 2/20/2009 8:39:42 AM
Obama Announces $75 Billion Mortgage Relief Plan
By Kent Klein, 2/18/2009 10:45:54 AM
US Car Companies Seek Additional Government Money
By Barry Wood , 2/17/2009 3:44:58 PM
Obama to Sign Massive Economic Stimulus Bill Into Law
By Victor Beattie, 2/17/2009 8:49:58 AM
Economists Question Effect of Stimulus Plan
By Julia Ritchey, 2/16/2009 12:19:42 AM
Short on Specifics, Markets Give Mixed Reviews to Obama Bank Plan
By Barry Wood , 2/12/2009 12:10:05 PM
Obama to Keep Fighting for Economic Stimulus Plan
By VOA News, 1/29/2009 8:58:15 AM
US Stimulus Package Generates Mixed Reviews on World Markets
By Tom Rivers, 1/29/2009 8:41:49 AM
Hundreds of Economists Say Massive Government Spending Won't Boost Economy
By Cato.org, 1/28/2009 8:49:19 AM
US House of Representatives to Vote on Stimulus Plan
By VOA News, 1/28/2009 8:44:28 AM
The Passenger Vessel Services Act Should Be Repealed to Boost Cruise Tourism Industry
University of Hawaii study
By James Mak, Christopher Sheehey, and Shannon Toriki, 1/27/2009 10:33:44 AM
Boaters' Dreams Sink with Economy
REPOSSESSIONS | Banks seizing crafts at record clip, and businessman is quick to seize opportunity
By Kara Spak, 1/19/2009 8:57:58 AM
How to Stop the Next Madoff
By Yaron Brook, 1/16/2009 8:45:45 AM
New Data, Same Result: New Deal Never Solved Unemployment
By Conn Carroll, 1/16/2009 8:41:30 AM
A Strong Jump Start Is Urgently Needed to Revive Our Economy
Obama's economic plan will provide that boost
By Rep. Neil Abercrombie, D-Hawaii, 1/15/2009 12:34:56 PM
Stimulating Our Way to Rock Bottom
By Congressman Ron Paul, R-Texas, 1/12/2009 8:43:13 AM
Practical Reasons Why Stimulus Spending Doesn't Work
Tax cuts are much preferable way to stimulate economic growth
By Anthony Randazzo, 1/12/2009 8:43:03 AM
Economic Downturn Impacting Women's Ability to Plan for Long-Term Care Costs, New Survey Finds
By America's Health Insurance Plans, 1/9/2009 12:04:33 PM
Hustler's Larry Flynt and Girls Gone Wild CEO Joe Francis Ask for Government Bailout of the Adult Entertainment Industry
The $13 Billion Industry Is In No Fear Of Collapse, But Why Take Chances?
By PR NewsWIRE, 1/8/2009 10:04:10 AM
Surviving the Recession
Asian American Hall of Fame Inductee Shares Four Tips
By Alison Woo, 1/8/2009 9:26:57 AM
Economic Recovery: How Best to End the Recession
By J.D. Foster, Ph.D. and William W. Beach, 1/8/2009 8:09:18 AM
Meet the Moots
By Paul Jacob, 1/2/2009 10:45:04 AM
Toward an Effective Economic Stimulus
By Taxpayers for Common Sense, 1/2/2009 10:44:20 AM
Dueling Threats
By Gerald P. O'Driscoll Jr., 12/31/2008 9:12:49 AM
What the White House Didn’t Want to Hear
By Barry W. Poulson, 12/31/2008 9:08:39 AM
Transition and Hope
By Congressman Ron Paul, R-Texas, 12/30/2008 7:53:22 AM
Congress Hikes Pay!
By Paul Jacob, 12/30/2008 7:52:53 AM
Wall Street Faces Record Losses in Last Week of 2008
By Urban Christian News, 12/29/2008 8:45:07 AM
Morning Bell: Permanent Tax Cuts Only Please
By Heritage.org, 12/29/2008 8:44:33 AM
The Economy Needs a Shot in the Arm
By Jim Powell, 12/26/2008 9:09:38 AM
What Makes the Won so Vulnerable?
By Jaechul Chang, 12/26/2008 8:54:37 AM
Obama’s Net Spending Cut Promise
By Heritage.org, 12/24/2008 9:02:24 AM
Key to Prosperous Economic Future is Financial Literacy
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 12/22/2008 11:37:16 AM
Corporate Fraud and Misconduct Risks Driven by Pressure to do 'Whatever It Takes,' According to New KPMG Study
Fewer episodes reported by companies with ethics and compliance programs
By Bob Wade, 12/18/2008 12:56:46 PM
The Only Effective Auto Bailout
By Institute for Policy Innovation, 12/18/2008 9:56:38 AM
Auto Bailout is Nationalization
By Grover Norquist, 12/17/2008 1:00:07 AM
The Attack on Free Markets
By James A. Dorn, 12/12/2008 8:23:45 AM
The Upside of High Oil Prices: Part 1, Short-term Effects
By Panos D. Prevedouros, PhD, 12/11/2008 11:59:12 AM
Golf Industry Playing Through Economic Swings
By e-Gov News, 12/11/2008 8:40:16 AM
Heritage Employment Report: November's Weak Thanksgiving Jobs Numbers
By Rea S. Hederman, Jr., 12/10/2008 8:13:21 AM
Growth, Deficits, and the Future
By J.D. Foster, Ph.D., 12/4/2008 8:18:36 AM
Year to Date Visitor Spending in Hawaii Decreased 7.9 Percent to $9.6 Billion
October 2008 Visitor Expenditures Dropped 12.9 Percent
By Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism, 11/25/2008 9:21:36 AM
How to Feel Calm and Confident in Challenging Economic Times
By John Kai, 11/20/2008 5:08:25 AM
The Oil Price Bubble Bursts
And prices are falling a dollar a day
By Ronald Bailey, 11/20/2008 5:07:09 AM
The Automaker Bailout: Questions Congress Must Ask the Automakers
By Andrew M. Grossman, 11/20/2008 5:06:51 AM
Auto Bailout Ignores Excessive Labor Costs
By James Sherk, 11/19/2008 8:45:44 AM
Growth in Hawaii Economy Slows
By David Young, 11/18/2008 1:30:27 PM
Redistribution Does Not Create Growth
By Heritage.org, 11/13/2008 8:06:46 AM
No ‘Change’ Coming to Corporate Bailout Parade
By Heritage.org, 11/13/2008 8:03:16 AM
The Boomers’ Bust
By Paul Jacob, 11/12/2008 7:59:47 AM
Clarion Call: Costly Unintended Consequences
How a Supreme Court ruling boosted the demand for college credentials
By George Leef, 11/12/2008 7:59:40 AM
Bank of Hawaii Releases State Economic Forecast Today
By Paul H. Brewbaker, PhD., 11/10/2008 8:53:44 AM
Nation's Economic Woes Will Be Solved Through Joint Effort
By Lowell L. Kalapa, 11/5/2008 8:19:54 AM
Council on Revenues' Lower Projections Reflect the Economic Realities Hawaii Faces Because of Factors Outside Our Control
By Gov. Linda Lingle, R-Hawaii, 10/30/2008 8:16:22 AM
Stop Digging
By Heritage.org, 10/30/2008 8:11:37 AM
How to Successfully Stimulate the Economy
By William W. Beach, 10/28/2008 1:37:13 AM
Meltdowns and Myths: Did Deregulation Cause the Financial Crisis?
By James L. Gattuso and Nicolas Loris, 10/23/2008 7:54:15 AM
Gordon Brown's Financial Folly: The Global Economy Does Not Need More Regulation
By Brett D. Schaefer, 10/23/2008 7:54:03 AM
Falling Oil Prices: Useful Lessons from the Slump at the Pump
By Ben Lieberman, 10/22/2008 9:11:55 AM
Financial Meltdown Decades in the Making
By Don Newman, 10/16/2008 8:44:56 AM
Exploding The Myths of 'Predatory Lending'
By Christopher G. Adamo, 10/16/2008 8:44:33 AM
Fiscal report sees ‘great trouble’ brewing
By Stateline.org, 10/8/2008 8:19:52 AM
President Bush Discusses Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
By President George W. Bush, 10/3/2008 10:10:40 AM
Honolulu Office Real Estate Values Hold, Absorption Turns Negative
CB Richard Ellis 3rd Quarter Office MarketView Released
By Wally Zimmermann, 10/3/2008 8:28:19 AM
President's Address to the Nation Regarding America's Economy
September 24, 2008
By President George W. Bush, 9/24/2008 10:04:10 PM
Putting the Brakes on the Automaker Bailout
By James L. Gattuso and Nicolas Loris, 9/15/2008 8:59:01 AM
Lingle-Aiona Administration and Hotel Industry Leaders Strategize on Plan to Bolster Hawaii Tourism
By Marsha Wienert , 8/27/2008 8:30:05 AM
Year to Date Visitor Spending Declines 5 Percent to $7 Billion
July 2008 Visitor Expenditures Down 14.9 Percent
By David Young, 8/26/2008 2:49:13 PM
Seizing Opportunities in Hawaii's Challenging Economic Times
By Gov. Linda Lingle, 8/20/2008 9:56:41 AM
Slower but Continued Economic Growth Predicted in Hawaii's Current Forecast
By David Young, 8/18/2008 10:19:15 AM
From Flat World To Free World
By Yaron Brook , 7/23/2008 12:16:25 AM
The Government Did It
By Yaron Brook , 7/23/2008 12:15:59 AM
Short Sales – Again?
By Walt Harvey (R), 7/11/2008 6:14:13 AM
Is Your Business Ready for Economic Change?
By Hawaii Small Business Development Center, 6/9/2008 2:58:10 PM
Action Alert: Join the Online Protest at GasPriceProtest.com
By Dick Armey, 5/30/2008 11:41:10 AM
AAA Hawaii Member Survey Reveals Habit Changes as a Result of Record High Gas Prices
By Richard Velazquez, 5/29/2008 8:15:42 AM
Moderate, Slower Economic Growth Predicted in Current State Forecast
By David Young, 5/12/2008 3:03:45 PM
Last Chance to Register for 2008 Hawaii Economic Summit
Dr. John Rutledge, Chair of Rutledge Capital and Economic Advisor to Two Presidents, Headlines Tuesday's Event; Paul Brewbaker, Lowell Kalapa and Sam Slom Also to Speak
By Hawaii Reporter, 5/12/2008 2:05:14 AM
Highlighting Hawaii's Economic Challenges and Opportunities
By Gov. Linda Lingle, 4/25/2008 1:53:18 PM
Who are the Real Mortgage 'Victims' Here?
By The Heritage Foundation, 4/10/2008 11:27:15 AM
Aloha Airlines: Mahalo for the Memories
Special to Hawaii Reporter
By Sen. Sam Slom, 4/1/2008 7:47:25 AM
Increasing the Cap for H-1B Visas Would Help the Economy
By James Sherk and Diem Nguye, 4/1/2008 7:46:26 AM
The Isakson Tax Credit: Another Approach that Won't Fix the Mortgage Mess
By David C. John, 4/1/2008 7:46:13 AM
The Housing and Financial Markets: Congressional Action Could Disrupt Market Correction
By J.D. Foster, 4/1/2008 7:46:02 AM
University Report: Hawaii Economy at a Standstill
By Carl Bonham and Byron Gangnes, 3/31/2008 2:23:56 PM
Sharpen the Drill Bits, Start Drilling Now!
By Richard Olivastro, 3/19/2008 7:59:00 AM
Vietnam to Launch Satellite to Improve Telecommunications
By John Rutledge , 3/17/2008 8:20:27 AM
January Business Inventories +0.8 Percent; Sales +1.5 Percent
By John Rutledge , 3/17/2008 8:18:41 AM
Protectionism and the Phillipine Class War
By John Rutledge , 3/17/2008 8:17:44 AM
Oil Price Bubble?
Supply is Up, Demand is Down, Yet the Price is Soaring. Here's Why.
By Ronald Bailey, 3/14/2008 6:31:48 AM
These Guys Get It - South Korea Targets 6 Pct Economic Growth
By John Rutledge , 3/13/2008 9:54:55 AM