Posts Tagged ‘ layoffs ’

Subprime Ground Zero, Part II

Apr 12th, 2007 | By | Category: Macro Economics
In Part 1 of this article, I discussed the recent bankruptcy filing of New Century Financial Corp. of Irvine, Calif., and the significant numbers of layoffs within the subprime mortgage industry. I noted that the economic ripples will spread and lap upon distant shores. In Part 2, we will look ...read more


Creative Outsourcing: A Real Morale Booster on Jobs

Aug 9th, 2005 | By | Category: Emerging Markets
Mike Shedlock discusses layoffs, Creative Outsourcing, and other employment "morale boosters," and also talks about the Asian gold market.  A Real Morale Booster on Jobs? Reuters is reporting "HP to Slash Work Force by About 10%": " 'They've gotten themselves in fighting shape here,' said Caris & Co. analyst Mark Stahlman, adding ...read more