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2004

December 9

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Front Section:"Big Airlines ought to stop flying solo." by Rajeev Dhawan (@ issue).

December 6

U.S. News, 'Headed for a crash landing" by Lou Dobbs.

December 2

Atlanta Business Chronicle, "Economist: Delta dragging on local economy".

November 24

Pittsburg Post-Gazette, "Retail workers brace for day-after-thanksgiving crush" by Theresa F. Lindeman.

November 20

The News Tribune, "Economists offer a mostly sunny outlook at Tacoma, Wash., symposium" by C.R. Roberts.

November 20

The Florida Times-Union, "Top firms' slow revenue shackles state of GA economy trudges, creating few jobs, but experts wait for a spark to get it moving".  by Vicky Echenrode.

November 19

Augusta Chronicle, "Report infers slower growth". 

November 18

Gwinnett Daily Post, Online Edition "Delta woes latest drag on state economies". by Dave Williams.

November 18

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Atlanta will feel Delta's misery Forecaster says airline's cut will carve $625 million out of '05 consumer spending". by Michael E. Kanell.

November 17

Reuters, "MFS sees economic uptick, good earnings in 2005".  by Mark Wilkinson.

November 16

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Worries rise on trade deficit".  by Michael E. Kanell

November 11

The State (KRTBN), "Euro value sours against U.S. dollar". by Tanya Fogg Young 

November 11

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "FED reaffirms measured pace". By Tom Walker.

November 9

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Front Page "Dollar's decline trickle way down" by Michael Kanell.

November 6

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Front Page "Economy looks up as job figures jump." by Michael Kanell.

October 29

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Southside braces for fallout" by Donna Soper.

October 11

Reuters, "Post-9/11 costs cut US GDP about 1.5 points – report."  by Mark Wilkinson.

October 8

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Job numbers should add spark to Bush-Kerry debate…." by Michael E. Kanell.

October 1

National Real Estate Investor, "Investors Give Incumbent Bush a Vote of Confidence" by Matt Valley.

September 29

The Augusta Chronicle, "AUGUSTANS FEEL PINCH" by Damon Cline.

September 29

The Augusta Chronicle, "Augusta, Ga., drivers feel pinch of higher fuel prices" by Damon Cline.

September 28

AFX (Asia), "Higher oil prices will slow U.S. economy: economist" (supplied by CBSMarketWatch)

September 28

Agence France Presse (AFP), "High oil prices may slow US economy, won't cause recession: experts" by

September 28

CBS Market Watch, "Higher oil prices will slow U.S. economy: economists." by AFX

September 24

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Ga. ports expect business to boom" by Michael Kanell.

September 22

The Courier-Mail, "Markets to mind Fed language as rate rise tipped" by Glenn Somerville.

September 21

Reuters, "U.S. rates seen headed up despite soft-spot worries" by Glenn Somerville.

September 15

Women's Wear Daily, "AUG. RETAIL SALES SHOW DROP IN APPAREL" by Joanna Ramey.

September 14

USA Today, "What's worrying business? Confidence erodes across industries" by Sue Kirchhoff and Barbara Hagenbaugh.

September 10

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Editorial "THINKING RIGHT: Fox News, Activists, state Democrats" by Jim Wooten.

September 9

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "The Recovery Plan: Cuts will hit hard across Atlanta" by Michael Kanell.

September 6

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Front Page "Metro Atlanta incomes down 10%" by Michael Kanell.

September 5

Citizen-Times.Com, "WNC wages still not up to standard" by Angie Newsome.

September 4

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Turnaround in Jobs" by Michael Kanell.

August 31

Associated Press (AP), "Atlanta Frets over Ex-Mayor's Indictment" by Kristen Wyatt.

August 31

Associated Press (AP), "Image-conscious Atlanta frets over former mayor's indictment" by Kristen Wyatt.

August 26

The Florida Times-Union, "Economist optimistic about Georgia jobs Oil's volatility, political uncertainty could restrict corporate expansion" by Vicky Eckenrode.

August 26

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Oil prices drop, but still volatile political haze also big worry" by Michael Kanell.

August 25

Associated Press (AP), "Georgia State economist says oil, election uncertainty dampen job growth" by Harry R. Weber.

August 25

Dow Jones Newswires, "University Forecaster Sees Slow 2H US GDP, Oil Key For 05" by John McAuley.

August 20

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Spiking oil prices threaten U.S. economy" by Michael E. Kanell.

August 15

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Oil uncertainty felt around the world" by Michael Kanell.

August 13

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Editorial Section, "Crude Awakening."

August 11

Odessa American (KRTBN) (Texas), "Disney posts magical returns in third quarter" by Jerry W. Jackson

August 11

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Cautious Fed edges rates up" by Michael E. Kanell.

August 7

The Philadelphia Inquirer (KRTBN), "High oil prices, terrorism fears torpedo job growth" by Bob Fernandez.

August 5

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Henry, Clayton tax collections top projections" by Kevin Duffy.

August 4

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Post's fortunes improve" by Walter Woods.

August 1

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Jobs: Up to $110,000, free room and board / But KBR work in Iraq includes 84-hour weeks at 120 degrees, spiders, scorpions" by Bill Hendrick. 

July 31

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Spending sag crimps economy" by Michael E. Kanell.

July 28

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Halliburton hits Atlanta jackpot" by Bill Hendrick.

July 19

Women's Wear Daily, "Women's Apparel Prices Taper Off 0.1% in June" by Joanna Ramey.

July 2004

Real Estate Forum, "A Look at Conditions in the Nation's Top MSAs" by Cynthia J. Hoffman.

July 16

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "State jobless rate increase to 4.6%" by Michael E. Kanell.

July 9

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Ga. Jobless claims up, but below average a year ago" by Michael E. Kanell.

July 1

The Bureau of National Affairs, Economic Outlook, "Survey Finds Growth at 4.7 Percent Key Fed Rate at 2 Percent By Year-End" by D. Gregg, J. Sullivan, B. Ferguson, and L. Swisher.

July 1

National Real Estate Investor, "What Does It All Add Up To" by Parke Chapman

July 1

National Real Estate Investor, "When will Atlanta Rise Again" by Walter Woods.

June 27

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Market has plenty of worries" by Tom Walker.

June 26

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Front Page, "Housing sales set hot pace" by Michael E. Kanell.

June 25

Reuters, "Stocksview - Don't count out rate-sensitive shares.

June 5

The Boston Globe, "U.S. Economy Tallis Strong Job Growth in May' by Robert Gavin.

June 5

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Front Page, "Job gain suggests recovery for real" by Michael E. Kanell.

June 4

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Front Page, "Spurt in revenue a boost for state" by Michael E. Kanell.

June 2

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Stock closes just 6¢ shy of record" by Michael E. Kanell.

May 20

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "High-paid jobs make a comeback" by Michael E. Kanell.

May 20

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Hotel industry sees resurgence" by Leon Stafford.

May 19

St. Petersburg Times, "Where will it stop?" by

May 14

Women's Wear Daily, "Retail Sales down in April, But Strong Year-Over-Year" by Kristi Ellis.

May 14

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Jobless claims fall in Georgia" by Michael E. Kanell.

May 12

The Wall Street Journal, "The Housing Boom Hits the High End" by Ruth Simon.

May 12

Bloomberg, "Surge in corporate profits not reaching average workers" by Art Pine.

May 10

Bloomberg, "U. S. Workers' Wages Lag in Recovery While Company Profits Soar" by Art Pine.

May 7

Newsday, "New York Gasoline Top $2 per Gallon" by Knight Ridder.

May 6

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Big leap in State revenues" by James Salzer.

May 6

Investors Business Daily, "Marker Sees 3, Maybe 4, Rate Hikes in 2004 by Rex Nutting.

May 5

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Fed holds fast on interest rates" by Michael E. Kanell.

May 4

AFX, "Market sees 3, maybe 4, rate hikes in 2004"

May 2

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Economy stirs echoes of early '90s" by Michael E. Kanell.

May 2

AFX, "Fed will maintain flexibility."

May 1

The Cincinnati Enquirer, "Consumers see prices rising on necessities" by John Byczkowski.

April 30

Bloomberg, "U. S. March Spending Seen Rising 0.7%, Survey Shows" by Will Edwards.

April 28

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Home sales up in March" by Michael E. Kanell.

April 7

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Oil prices ripple in economy" by Michael E. Kanell.

April 3

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Surge in jobs a surprise" by Michael E. Kanell.

March 25

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Cautious firms opt for temps, not hires" by Michael E. Kanell.

March 24

USA Today, "Record Gas Prices Pump Up Debates Issues Include Laws, Efficient Cars, Emergency Supplies" by James R. Healy.

March 23

San Francisco Chronicle, "Winds of Economic Change Account for Slow Job Growth" by Sam Zuckerman.

March 23

USA Today, "Another day, another record gas price" by David McNew.

March 18

Women's Wear Daily, "Retail apparel prices deflated in February" by Kristi Ellis.

March 17

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Housing shows its strength" by Michael E. Kanell

March 11

Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Atlanta lost jobs after all" by Michael E. Kanell.

March

Khabar Magazine, "Rajeev Dhawan Forecasts Continued Outsourcing of Service Jobs."

March 8

BNA's Daily Labor Report, "Nonfarm Payrolls Rise 21000 in February as Unemployment Rate Stays at 5.6 Percent" by John Sullivan.

March 4

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Tax take decreases from Feb. '03 figure" by James Salzer.

March 1

San Francisco Chronicle, "Jobless Recovery a result of Business Caution after recession" by Sam Zuckerman.

February 28

The Economist, "His last hurrah?"

February 22

San Francisco Chronicle, "Some jobs may not return/ Global, U.S. factors combine to create new business model" by Sam Zuckerman.

February 19

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Forecast focus on job shifts" by Michael E. Kannell.

February 19

Savannah Morning News, "Savannah, Ga., to Lead State with 3.2 Percent Job Growth in 2004" by Walter Jones

February 19

The Augusta Chronicle, "Augusta's Economy is Languid; Economist sees slow growth ahead" by Walter C. Jones.

February 10

CBS Market Watch, ""Focus on the FOMC's 2004 economic projections" by Greg Robb.

February 7

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Economy adds 112,000 jobs" by Michael E. Kanell.

February 3

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Spending rises, but wages fall" by Michael E. Kanell.

January 28

 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "Atlanta soars; state struggles" by Michael E. Kanell.

January 22

 Daily Labor Report, "Labor Markets: Employment and Labor Costs" by John Sullivan.

January 10

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Front Page, "Growth in jobs slumps in U.S." by Michael E. Kanell.

January 5

The Augusta Chronicle, "Jobs Still Not Forthcoming for Some Augusta, Ga., Residents" by Matthew Mogul

January 1

National Real Estate Investor, "Industrial Market Provides Southern Comfort" by Tony Wilbert.

January 1

The New Tribune, "Tacoma, Wash.-Area Experts Predict Strong Economic Growth in 2004" by C.R. Roberts.