Here is the latest research from Staffing Industry Analysts

INSIGHT - Staffing's hottest (and coldest metros): update
*Best: Baltimore, Virginia Beach, Houston
*Worst: Phoenix, Detroit, Wichita
*43% of metros contracting at accelerating pace

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BRIEFING - Economic indicators update
*Economic Cycle Research Institute's leading index reaches new weekly low
*Manufacturing-sector of economy now in decline, with signs of acceleration
*Level of unemployment claims enters recessionary territory

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