Economic Considerations; Car Rental Agencies and the US Automakers

How much does the car rental industry sector affect the US Automakers sales volumes? Well you might be surprised how much really, especially in the pre-2000 years. Now many car rental corporations buy many foreign models as well. You see the Rent-A-Car Industry has been changing rapidly lately.

Airline Economics: Consumer Buying Behavior and Ticket Price Increases

As fuel costs mount many airlines are forced to raise ticket prices. Currently airlines are indeed enjoying a robust economy and filled seats with business and consumer travelers, but they are also forced to raise ticket prices and there is a fine line that will cull the current 80%

Foreign Demand May Jeopardize Uranium Supply for U.S. Utilities

We discussed with Jeff Combs, the Ux Consulting president, from which countries future uranium supplies may come, and who is going after those supplies more aggressively. He warns about the risks and rewards of Kazakhstan and Mongolia, looks to Africa for supplies, and talks about Russia’s expansion.

Portuguese Market

General economic indexes Portuguese market: Located in the South-Western Europe Portugal serves as a gateway to Europe. Its GDP equals to 188,700,000,000 USD, GDP per capita equals 17,900 USD; inflation rate equals to 4.4 percent, unemployment rate equals to 4.4 percent, Portuguese external debt equals to 13,100,000,000 USD. Portugal is a member of European Union since the previous century.

Is Low Unemployment the Reason for Increased Illegal Immigration?

Citizens and countrymen in United States of America probably do not realize it's a part of the increased illegal immigration problem is due to the very low unemployment that we are now experiencing in America. With unemployment figures as low as 4.7 percent the lowest in over two decades many American businesses are scrambling for labor.

It Is Impossible to Evict 24 Million Illegal Aliens

The President of the United States of America, George W. Bush is right when he states that it is unrealistic to consider that move to solve the illegal immigration problems.

Traffic Congestion is Bad and Fuel Prices Too High; Lance Rants

Many politicians suggest we spend money building up our infrastructure in America. Indeed good idea, however on second thought consider this; infrastructure and highway planners are to blame for serious congestion throughout the nation. Ever wonder why you are stuck in traffic and feel more as if you are in a parking lot than a Freeway or highway?

High Oil Prices Do Cause Economic Slow Downs

Some say that higher oil prices will not affect our nations economy and they point to last years high oil prices and the cost run ups. Indeed good point on their behalf, but realize there was lots of money printing going on and lots of borrowing and spending too.

Canadian Clear Cutting of Forests and Anti-Dumping Tariffs

The Canadian Timber Industry was upset previously when the US set tariffs on Canadian Lumber coming into the United States. Whether you call it an anti-dumping tariff or not would not be the only issue. You see it costs a lot to replenish and replant forests, but if you sell the timber without replanting you can do that cheaper of course.

GM Cutting Costs and Laying Off Union Auto Workers; Lance Rants

Well it just seems like yesterday during the 2000 downturn in the US Economy that GM was laying off folks, cutting costs and promising to come back strong and improve earnings and market position remember?

Russians Hold Short on UN Economic Sanction of Iran; Lance Rants

Well economic sanctions of Iran for their nuclear and Atomic Bomb making programs is meeting resistance and reluctance at the United Nations. China is saying nothing. Meanwhile Iran continues to fund International Terrorist Groups.

The Babu and the Market

Where is the smart money from the U.S heading to these days? Will it yield an attractive return (ROI)? Find out business nuances of one of the world's most attractive markets.

The United States is a Decaying Country? WTF

Well folks now I have heard it all, as a Muslim Canadian in BC writes that the United States is a decaying nation and he sites several examples of news events and blows them out of proportion like some Al Jazeera Jihadist

Current Affairs and News- Your Real Instructor in the Probe of Self Truth

Current Affairs and News- Your Real Instructor in the Probe of Self Truth

Railroad VS Trucking and the High Diesel Prices in 2006

Let's face it high diesel prices take a toll on our economy and when this occurs there is a significant maneuvering of distribution assets to maintain efficiencies. Right now FedEx and other trucking companies have increased prices over 5.9% to make up for this.