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Economy

• Citi California Pulse® Survey Finds Majority of Californians Prepared for Prolonged Economic Challenges

  Uncertainty over future economic conditions has make 69% of people surveyed think there are no signs of recovery. Looking at the upcoming holiday season, most Californians say they expect to spend the same as (50 percent) or less than (38 percent) last year. 63% of Californians continue to rate the state as an excellent or good place to live. November 9th, 2011. Citi.

• Small Businesses Keep Dreaming ... and Growing

  During the last few years, small businesses across the country have been adding jobs and offering stability other companies have not been able to provide. In fact, U.S. small business owners plan to add nearly 3.8 million jobs this year, according to the latest Small Business Success Index. May 16, 2011. Principal

• Citibank Survey Finds Small Business Owners Taking Action to Grow in 2011

  In a sign that small businesses are finally emerging from the recession and looking to grow, an increasing number of business owners are adopting social media as a way to better market their business and reach more customers. May 4, 2011. Citi

• New Citibank Survey Reveals Half of Americans Believe They Will Be Upwardly Mobile Within Five to Ten Years Despite Majority 'Just Getting By' Today

  A new nationwide survey issued today by Citibank revealed that 50 percent of Americans believe they will be "upper middle class" or "well off" in five to 10 years, despite the fact that just 16 percent of Americans describe themselves in those terms today. April 29, 2011 Citi

• Citi California Pulse™ Survey Finds the California Dream Struggling as Recession’s Effects Linger

  “Less than half of Californians (46 percent) believe the California Dream is still alive, a sign that the recent economic downturn has had a significant impact on the outlook of the state’s residents. April 21, 2011 Citi

• Northern Trust Survey: Institutional Investment Managers Grow Cautious as Fears of Inflation Rise

  Approximately 70 percent of managers believe that the risk of inflation will increase over the next six months, and a majority of managers (62 percent) expect market volatility, as measured by the VIX Index, to increase over the next six months. April 15, 2011. Northern Trust

• Citibank Survey Finds Increasing Optimism among Small Businesses

  Forty-four percent of small business owners believe 2011 will be better than 2010; only 15 percent expect this year will be worse. Entrepreneurs cite reducing taxes, credit availability, and lowering healthcare costs as keys to helping their business in 2011. February 17, 2011. Citi.

• Citibank Survey Finds Increasing Optimism among California's Small Businesses

  The majority of California small business owners believe 2011 will be better than 2010; only 10 percent expect this year will be worse. Entrepreneurs cite reducing taxes and credit availability as keys to helping their business in 2011. February 17, 2011. Citi.

• New Citibank Survey Reveals a Meaningful Increase in Economic Optimism for 2011.

  February 2, 2010. Americans take moderately brighter view of local economic conditions, job prospects and buying climate. The top financial priority is reducing debt; 25 percent admit worst habit is impulse spending Citi.

• NTGA Survey: Institutional Investment Managers See Double-Dip Recession Unlikely as Markets Stabilize.

  Institutional investment managers' expectations for global growth improved in the third quarter and more than two-thirds of those surveyed believe a double-dip recession is unlikely, according to a quarterly survey conducted by Northern Trust Global Advisors (NTGA). Managers were also broadly optimistic that U.S. unemployment would ease in the next six months and that the financial markets would react favorably to a November election that shifts the balance of power in Congress. October 14, 2010. Northern Trust

• New Citi Survey Finds Majority of Americans Have Cut Back on Everyday Expenses; Nearly Half Only Shopping For What They Absolutely Need.

  A new nationwide survey issued today by Citi revealed that American consumers, increasingly uncomfortable with their levels of debt and savings, are changing their overall shopping habits and planning to decrease discretionary spending over the next six months, including dining out, clothing, vacations, home appliances, home and personal electronics, automobiles and real estate. October 21, 2010. Citi

• New Citi Survey Finds Gender Divide on Views on Economic Recovery.

  A new nationwide survey issued today by Citi and conducted by Hart Research Associates shows that there is a widening divide between men's and women's outlook for the economy and their own financial situations in the next 12 months. While optimism for the future was found to have declined overall, women's outlook has held almost steady, while men have turned increasingly sour since March. July 29, 2010. Citi