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U.S. Workers Show Resilience Amid Pandemic

Tue, 11 May 2021  |  employment workplace 

The Travelers Companies, Inc. announced the results of the Travelers Mental Wellness Checkup, a national survey of 2,000 employed adults across more than 10 industries. Most respondents reported experiencing some type of negative effect on their mental health since the pandemic began last year: 59% have worried about losing a loved one, 50% have suffered from loneliness and 37% said their level of personal stress has worsened.

However, respondents have remained resilient, as most reported that their mental state appears to be recovering, with 73% describing their current mental h... Read More

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) Increased in April

Mon, 10 May 2021  |  employment 

The Conference Board Employment Trends Index™ (ETI) significantly increased in April, after an increase in March. The index now stands at 105.44, up from 102.65 (an upward revision) in March. The index is currently up 45.7 percent from a year ago.

"Despite the disappointing April jobs report, the Employment Trends Index significantly increased in April, suggesting strong employment growth in the coming months," said Gad Levanon, Head of The Conference Board Labor Markets Institute. "Most of the Index's components are rapidly improving.... Read More

Majority of Americans Report Pandemic Personality Changes

Mon, 10 May 2021  |  pandemic 

The global pandemic has changed our personalities according to a new study by Oracle. The representative survey of 2,000 U.S. consumers found that the circumstances created by COVID-19 have made many people feel smarter and more open to new experiences, but also more conscientious and disconnected from their personal relationships.

Nicer, More Open Personalities Emerge

The global pandemic has changed people's personalities, with Americans reporting increased conscientiousness, openness to new experiences, and agreeableness.

• A majority of respondents (86 perce... Read More

  Demand for Second Homes Is More Than Double Pre-Pandemic Levels

  Mon, 10 May 2021  |  real estate 

  The number of buyers who locked in mortgage rates for second homes soared 178% year over year in April, marking the 11th straight month of 80%-plus growth, per a new report from Redfin. The record increase should be taken in context: It is likely exaggerated because demand for second homes dropped 24% year over year last April, the month after the coronavirus pandemic hit the U.S. and real estate activity in the country nearly ground to a halt. Still, second-home mortgage rate locks are holding steady at more than double pre-pandemic levels.

  The rise in demand for second homes is ... Read More

  TD Ameritrade Investor Movement Index Trends Slightly Lower in April

  Mon, 10 May 2021  |  investing 

  The TD Ameritrade Investor Movement Index^® (IMX^SM) decreased .85 percent to 8.14 in April, down from its March score of 8.21. The IMX is TD Ameritrade’s proprietary, behavior-based index, aggregating Main Street investor positions and activity to measure what investors actually were doing and how they were positioned in the markets.

  The reading for the five-week period ending April 30, 2021 ranks “High” compared to historic averages.

  “Despite an incredibly strong first quarter earnings season and all three major indices reaching re... Read More

  Millennials Plan to Spend More on Luxury Travel

  Mon, 10 May 2021  |  demographics travel spending 

  Millennials in search of luxury are at the forefront of rebounding U.S. traveler confidence, a joint study by Tripadvisor, the world's largest travel guidance platform, and Accenture, the global professional services company, has found. While beach vacations remain highly popular among U.S. travelers planning to travel domestically in 2021, the U.S. city break is also returning as a trip of choice.

  The findings were revealed today in a new research report that shares insights into U.S. travelers' plans for the year ahead. The research analyzes the latest consumer sentiment in the U... Read More

  
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