Econoday Report: Help Wanted Index 25, 2005

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Help Wanted Index

Definition
The help wanted index is a monthly index of the number of lines of help-wanted advertising in 51 major newspapers from around the country. This index indicates strength or weakness in the labor market. Why Investors Care

Released on 8/25/05 For Jul 2005

Help-Wanted Index, Level
Actual	39

Highlights
The Conference Board's help-wanted index inched up to 39 in July from 38 in June. The gain indicates a small rise in newspaper ad volume. The index has been pointing to steady conditions in the labor market all year.

2005 Release Schedule

Released On: 1/27 2/24 3/31 4/28 5/26 6/30 7/28 8/25 9/29 10/27 11/23 12/29

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