This month’s Tatum Survey of Business Conditions indicates a decline in economic growth. Tatum’s Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to reveal there is still a lot of uncertainty in the marketplace, from politics to housing to unemployment.
Finding efficiencies usually means using technology instead of employees. Tatum’s Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to report a rise in capital expenditures but a decline in employment, which may indicate higher productivity from technology.
Finally, some good news on business optimism. Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to report on this month’s Tatum survey, which indicates business owners are slightly more optimistic about the future.
Is the economy starting an upward trend? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to report on increased sales growth, capital expenditures and availability and employment, which is great news for the economy.
If you were one of Obama’s advisors, how would you advise him on his jobs plan? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to discuss what and how Obama should say in his jobs speech to inspire confidence in the economy.
Why are business surveys getting less optimistic? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to report business owners have a cautious outlook for the future based on many levels of uncertainty.
Sales growth expectations continue to disappoint. Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame with the Tatum Report that indicates sales growth expectations are flat, which is probably why capital expenditures plans are also.
Did the S&P go too far in downgrading the U.S. credit rating? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the impact of the U.S. credit downgrade, why the U.S. is not in danger of default, and the outlook for treasury bonds.
The economic recovery is spotty and ragged. Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to discuss this month’s Tatum results, which indicate the broader economy is struggling to stay in positive territory.
Which way is economic recovery trending? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to discuss cautious optimism in the economy as the decline in order backlogs, capital expenditures and profitability has slowed.
