2006

December 9 The Atlanta-Journal Constitution, “November payrolls up by 132,000: Figures mitigate fears about housing slump.” By Michael E. Kanell.
December 1 National Real Estate Investor, “Walking the Line.” By Matt Hudgins.
November 20 MSNBC.com, “Atlanta fears impact of Delta flight.” By Andrew Ward.
November 20 Financial Times, “The burning issue of Atlanta’s airport as US Airways prepares to launch its dollars 8.7bn hostile offer for Delta, Andrew Ward assesses the deal’s implications for the southern city.” By Andrew Ward.
November 19 FT.com, “FT.com site: Atlanta fears impact of Delta flight.” By Andrew Ward.
November 16 Athens Banner-Herald, “Georgia economy feeling effects of national slump.” By Vicky Eckenrode.
November 16 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Slower growth predicted: Ga. State forecaster says fed will need to cut rates.” By Michael E. Kanell.
November 16 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “A Grab for Delta: The Impact: Merger bid blurs future of Atlanta’s economy.” By Walter Woods & Michael E. Kanell.
November 16 The Florida Times-Union, “Economic forecast for Brunswick: Bright, sunny.” By Vicky Eckenrode.
November 15 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “GSU forecasts slower economic growth.” By Michael E. Kanell.
November 15 The Arizona Republic, “Fight for headquarters of proposed company likely to be between Tempe, Atlanta.” By Chad Graham.
November 15 Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Dhawan: Ga. Economy set to cool off soon.” Author Unknown.
November 5 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Season of optimism: Gas prices, fatter paychecks hearten retailers.” By Michael E. Kanell.
November 4 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Monthly jobs report yields mixed signals.” By Michael E. Kanell.
November 2 Comtex, New Economy May be over, But Return to ’70s Unlikely.” By Brian Blackstone.
October 29 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Plant closings hurt, but could be worse.” By Michael E. Kanell.
October 27 Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Northwest Arkansas Edition, “Downtown Atlanta a pale version of once vigorous area.” By Mary Jane Credu.
October 27 Houston Chronicle, “Atlanta’s center struggles with one of the lowest occupancy rates in the nation/ A downtrodden downtown.” By Mary Jane Credeur.
October 27 Wall Street Journal Asia, “Fed again holds steady.” By Greg Ip.
October 26 Bloomberg, “Atlanta Rides Empty Elevators Downtown Vacancy Rates Soar.” By Mary Jane Credeur.
October 26 Wall Street Journal, ” Fed Again Leaves Rates Unchanged—Central Bank Remains Worried About Inflation But Sees Pressures Easing.” By Greg Ip.
October 25 Comtex News Network, ” WSJ (10/26) UPDATE: Fed Again Leaves Rates Unchanged.” By Greg Ip.
October 21 Daytona Beach News Journal, “Can U.S. economy absorb energy price shocks?” By Aaron London.
October 19 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, ” Recession or Better Times?” How to make sense of the economy’s Mixed Signals.” By Michael E. Kanell.
October 14 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, ” Giant brain over downtown signals way to smart events.” By Bill Hendrick.
October 6-12 Atlanta Business Chronicle, ” Start of school spurs employment index increase.” By Ray Glier.
October 11 Austin American-Statesman, ” Winter energy bills should be generally down from last year.” By Michael E . Kanell.
October 11 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, ” Natural Gas Prices Fall: Consumers warm up to lower energy costs: Lower: Natural gas users to get big break.” By Michael E. Kanell.
October 9 Women’s Wear Daily, “Department Stores Lead Industry Job Cuts.” By Kristi Ellis.
October 7 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, ” Jobs data worst in a year: But separate survey drops unemployment to 4.6%.” By Michael E. Kanell.
October 2 Dow Jones Newswires, ” UPDATE: Baby Boom Effect on Econ, Statistics Gain Focus.” By Brian Blackstone.
October 2 Dow Jones Newswires, “Baby Boomer Effect on Stats, Not Just Budget, Gains Focus.” By Brian Blackstone.
September 27 Dow Jones Newswires, “US Energy Price Changes to Test Inflation Theories.” By Brian Blackstone.
Harry Norman, Realtors, Looks at Atlanta – HOUSING TRENDS 2006 – (Mid-Year Report) “How has the housing market changed in the last six months? National, regional and local perspectives.”
Harry Norman, Realtors, Looks at Atlanta – HOUSING TRENDS 2006 – “Real estate markets: How does Atlanta compare to the nation?
September 26 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Lower energy prices cool off users’ wallets, Energy: Outlook for prices favors consumers.” By Tom Walker.
September 24 The Sunday Paper, “So pumped! Newly lowered gas prices likely to stick around.” By Mark Woolsey.
September 21 The San Diego Union-Tribune, “Fed, citing, slowdown, leaves key rate alone: Lower oil, housing prices noted in decision on interest.” By Dean Calbreath.
September 20 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, ” Few expect rate increase as Fed meets today: So far, so good: Game plan call for an economic slowdown without a recession, and latest data seem to support that. But keep a close eye on housing.” By Michael E. Kanell.
September 18 Women’s Wear Daily, “Retail Apparel Prices See Upstick.” By Evan Clark.
September 17 The Atlanta Journal- Constitution, ” Forecasters, voters differ in viewpoint: Poll data don’t match experts’ optimistic view.” By Marilyn Geewax.
September 10-16 The Sunday Paper, “Atlanta Housing Market Slow- But Not Beaten.” By Stephanie Ramage.
September 12 USA Today, “Economists’ inflation estimates up.” By Barbara Hagenbaugh.
August 31 Austin American-Statesman, “Home Depot cutting 300 from headquaters staff.” By Patti Bond.
August 31 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Home Depot cuts at home: 300 to get ax at HQ.” By Patti Bond.
August 28 Fairchild Publications, “Stores See Challenges Ahead- Retailers turn to private label, cost cutting in response to lackluster consumer spending on apparel and shoes.” By Zaczkiewicz/ Kristi Ellis.
August 28 China News Service (Hong Kong), Title Unknown: Author Unknown.
August 25 International News Service (Australia), “Midtown Hotel, Condos Planned.”
August 25 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Midtown hotel, condos planned: Boutique property proposed by developer Beau King would go for an upscale clientele.” By Julie B. Hairston & Leon Stafford.
August 24 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Forecaster sees ‘soft landing’ for economy: Georgia State’s Dhawan says fed likely done with rate boosts.” By Michael E. Kanell & Julie B. Hairston.
August 24 Savannah Morning News, “Savannah leads state in job-growth outlook.” By Vicky Eckenrode.
August 24 Dow Jones Newswires, “Fed watch: Atlanta fed sees reduced hit from energy rise.” By Michael S. Derby.
August 24 Morris News Service, “Local job market expected to grow.” By Vicky Eckenrode.
August 24 Gwinnett Daily Post, “State economy weathering ‘headwinds’.” By Dave Williams.
August 24 Morris News Service, “Job market in Athens area to increase, economist says.” By Vicky Eckenrode.
August 23 Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Dhawan says Ga. Economy showing resilience.”
August 23 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “U.S., Ga. Economies to slow a bit.” By Michael E. Kanell.
August 22 Cox News Service, “Pump gas prices easing.” By Michael E. Kanell.
August 21 Cox News Service, “Gas prices dip, may continue.” By Michael E. Kanell.
August 19 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Get pumped! Gas prices on downward trend.” By Michael E. Kanell.
August 17 Women’s Wear Daily, “Retail apparel prices dive.” By Kristi Ellis.
August 17 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Home construction slows, but sales keep steady pace.” By Julie B. Hairston.
August 17 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Housing starts down: Decline ‘long overdue,’ GSU economist says.” By Julie B. Hairston.
August 9 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Fed leaves rates alone, says it may not be done.” By Tom Walker.
August 9 Cox News Service, “Fed leaves rates alone, says it may not be done. ” By Tom Walker.
July 28 Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Atlanta economy continues to pace country.”
July 20 Cox News Service, “Consumer Prices Fan Inflation Fears.”  By Michael Kanell.
July 20 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Consumer Prices Fan Inflation Fears.” By Michael Kanell.
July 18 Rocky Mountain News, “Gray skies clearing for tech workers.”
July 18 MSNBC, ” Economic outlook: Georgia No. 1 in US.”
July 17 Palm Beach Post, “High-tech Employment Shows signs of Recovery.” By Bob Keefe.
July 16 Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Georgia No. 1 in U.S.”  By Ryan Mahoney.
July 14 Austin American-Statesman, “Tech Sector Employment Rebounding.” By Bob Keefe.
July 14 The Atlanta-Journal Constitution, “Tech job rolls explode after dot-com bust.”  By Bob Keefe.
July 7 Housing Market Report, “Housing Outlook Panel.”
July 7 Atlanta Business Chronicles, “Research shows many projects may not fly.”  By Ray Giler.
July 6 Cox News Service, “Cash from abroad helps keep U.S. economy humming.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
July 6 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Awash in overseas cash.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
July 6 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Readers Respond.”  By Ron Sifen & Don Simpson.
July 1 National Real Estate Investor, “Now comes the hard part.”  By Matt Hudgins.
June 30 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Fuel price quandary.”  By Mary Schneidau.
June 25 MSNBC (web), “Growth rate of rich households will lead nation.”  By Jill Lerner.
June 23 Atlanta Business Chronicle, FRONT PAGE:  “City of Millionaires.”  By Jill Lerner.
June 23 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Number of Atlanta millionaires on a steep rise.”  By Tom Walker.
June 21 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Strength in home starts bucks trend.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
June 7 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Dollar’s value in delicate balance.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
June 4 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Fed at crossroads on rates.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
June 3 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Job data point to slowing economy.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
June 3 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Job creation in May seen as disappointing economic indicator.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
June 2 The Christian Science Monitor, “Why those pay hikes are not going very far; Wages are up from a year ago. Inflation is creeping up, too.”  By Mark Trumbull.
June 1 The Clayton Tribune, “What if Delta’s not ready when you are?”  By Walter C. Jones.
June 1 Atlanta Latino, “Ya se enteró de…?”  By Melissa Rincón.
May 30 The Augusta Business Chronicle, “Candidates paying little attention to Delta woes.”  By Walter C. Jones.
May 27 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Economic Growth will slow.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
May 26 Athens Banner-Herald, “Forecast suggesting new jobs still are trickling in.”
May 25 The Augusta Business Chronicle, “Growth of jobs in area endures.”  By Walter C. Jones.
May 25 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Forecast cities ‘peachy economy’.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
May 24 Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Dhawan: GA economy gets ‘A-,’ but outlook still under watch.”
May 8 Women’s Wear Daily, “Apparel, Textiles Lose Jobs, While U.S. Gains Overall.”  By Evan Clark.
May 4 USA Today, “Years of layoffs put once-ripe Peach State in the pits; GA lost jobs 3 years in row, but state’s reputations still luring workers.”  By Larry Copeland.
April 30 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Higher rates nibble at housing market.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
April 27 USA Today, Front Page “Economist:  Fed will raise rates more than expected.”  By Sue Kirchhoff and Barbara Hansen.
April 26 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Bush tackles gas prices.”  By Ken Herman, Stacy Shelton and Michael E. Kanell.
April 18 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Iran nuclear tiff pushes oil to record.”  By Tom Walker.
April 8 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Service jobs propel economy Mixed picture’ Report points to weakness in housing, construction sectors.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
April 5  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Can ex-Olympics venues make money?  Sydney hopes so.”  By Craig Simons.
April 2 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “A delicate jobs equation House of card?  If housing sector falters and fewer people are employed, economy could sputter.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
April 1 The News-Star, “Retail, housing push iffy economy.”  By Greg Hilburn.
March 29 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “15 in a row Under new chief, Fed raises rates again — and clearly states more may be to come.”  By Tome Walker.
March 19 Gwinnett Daily Post, “Perdue hauls in big catch with high-priced rod, reel.”
March 19    Athens Banner-Herald, “Ad, marketing and PR firms say area is a good place for business.”  By Don Nelson.
March 13 MSNBC, “Loss of BellSouth is no disaster, experts say.”
March 13 USA Today, “Housing, job markets create Fed juggling act; Interest rate decisions coming up.”  By Sue Kirchhoff.
March 13 Associated Press Newswires, “Kia to open plant in Georgia, add more than 5,000 jobs.”  By Shannon McCaffrey.
March 13 Houston Chronicle, “Kia to open plant in Georgia, add more than 5,000 jobs.”  By Shannon McCaffrey.
March 13 Sioux Falls Argus Leader, “Job market, home sales key factory in rate hike.”  By  Sue Kirchhoff.
March 12 Associated Press Newswires, “Kia to open plant in Georgia, add more than 5,000 jobs.”  By Shannon McCaffrey.
March 12 Charlotte.com, “Kia to open plant in Georgia, add more than 5,000 jobs.”  By Shannon McCaffrey.
March 12 Star-Telegram.com, “Kia to open plant in Georgia, add more than 5,000 jobs.”  By Shannon McCaffrey.
March 12 Arkansas Democrat Gazette, “Auto plant racing to Alabama.”  By Steve Matthews.
March 11 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Georgia Economy:  West Point all set to greet Kia plant Deal would put car factory along I-85.”  By Walter Woods.
March 11 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “Jobs, wage data strong construction, service sectors lead the way.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
March 6 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, FRONT PAGE: “Legislators push cut in industry energy tax Democrats contend citizens get little aid.”  By  James Salzer.
Winter The Bowers Bulletin, “Dr. Rajeev Dhawan of the Economic Forecasting Center serves as guest speaker at December sales meeting.” (Richard Bowers & Company)
February 27 Ledger-Enquirer, “Synovus banking hard on Atlanta’s growth, Columbus firm putting pieces in place to grab lager banks’ market share.”  By Tony Adams.
February 24 Reuters, “Investors park funds in home-related stocks.”  By Karen Jacobs.
February 24 Atlanta Business Chronicle, “Dhawan:  Delta a downer to job growth in Georgia.”
February 23 Augusta Business Chronicle, “Augusta’s growth to be steady.”  By Walter C. Jones.
February 23 Athens Banner-Herald, “Athens expected to enjoy another period of growth.”
February 22 Savannah Morning News, “Forecast:  Savannah’s economy still blessed.”  By Walter C. Jones.
February 15 Women’s Wear Daily, “Apparel, Accessories sales soar in January.”  By Kristi Ellis.
February 5 Blackenterprise.com, “Nation’s unemployment in January lowest in more than 4 years.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
February 4 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Jobless rate declines to 4 1/2-year low.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
February 3 Palm Beach Post, “Greenspan closes tenure with another rate hike.”
February 1 Cox News Service, “On Greenspan’s last day, good wishes, rate bump.”  By Marilyn Geewax.
February 1 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Greenspan leaves with rate boost 18-year tenure is over.”  By Marilyn Geewax.
January 28 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Economic growth slows to snail’s pace.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
January 27 Gwinnett Daily Post, “Area unemployment falls, but still higher than national rate.”  By Douglas Sams.
January 24 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, FRONT PAGE “Ford Retreats.”  By Mike Tierney.
January 24 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, LEAD STORY “Closing of Ford’s Hapeville Plant:  Job losses hit fragile metro economy.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
January 23 Business Week, “They’re Hiring in Techland; The tech job market has sprung back to life, and this year could be the best one since 2006.”  By Spencer Ante.
January 17 Avia Global (Uruguay), “Una nueva fase de la competencia: la Guerra entre las low cost.”
January 17 Walker County Messenger, “Walker Democrats say economy is too “Sonny”.”  By Tim Carlfeldt.
January 11 US Fed News, “GA Democratic Party:  Gov. Perdue cuts schools by another $170 million.”
January 9 US Fed News, “GA Democratic Party:  Gov. Perdue’s ‘Funky’ Economy – Fewer high-paying jobs in 2006.”
January 7 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “December job tally disappoints ’05 solid, despite hurricanes.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
January 6 The Atlanta Journal Constitution, “Jobs grow, but in lumps Some skills in demand; others have oversupply.”  By Michael E. Kanell.
January 3 Daily Labor Report, “2006 Economic Outlook: U.S. Economy.”
Winter 2005 – 2006 The Journal of Business Forecasting, “The Nation’s Economic Outlook.”  By Jack Malehorn.
Year 2006 Harry Norman, Realtors, Looks at Atlanta – HOUSING TRENDS 2006 – “Real estate markets:  How does Atlanta compare to the nation?”