Honolulu rated best place to raise a family

Tuesday, May 20, 2008 Pacific Business News (Honolulu)
"Honolulu has been named the best city to raise a family by a men's magazine..." <-Read Full Story.

Hawaii mortgage rates jump on Fed worries

Thursday, May 29, 2008 - 10:30 AM HAST Pacific Business News (Honolulu)
"Mortgage rates at Hawaii's four largest banks rose this week, along with the national average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate loan, amid concerns about inflation..." <-Read Full Story.

Wells Fargo tightens home loan rules

Friday, May 23, 2008 Pacific Business News (Honolulu)
"Wells Fargo & Co. has raised the credit requirements for people seeking some types of home loans, the company confirmed Friday..." <-Read Full Story.

Consumer confidence at 16-year low

Tuesday, May 27, 2008 - 9:40 AM HAST Pacific Business News (Honolulu)
"Consumer confidence sunk to a 16-year low in May, according to the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index published Tuesday..." <- Read full story.

Small-business owner optimism declines

Pacific Business News (Honolulu) Tuesday, May 27, 2008 - 9:37 AM HAST
"The optimism level among owners of small businesses continues on a five-quarter decline, according to latest results of a quarterly Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index reported Tuesday..." <-Read full story.

Recent Pacific Busines News Stories...

Study forecasts halt in economic growth in all four Hawaii counties
"All four Hawaii counties will see zero economic growth in 2008, reflecting the slowing state and national economy, according to a new report..." <- Read Full Story.

National Realtors' group sees improvement
"A National Association of Realtors study shows house sales remained soft in March, but the organization is forecasting sales will begin to improve over the summer..." <- Read Full Story.

Honolulu, Kahului top summer destinations
"Two Hawaii locations are on Travelocity's list of top booked domestic destinations for summer..." <- Read Full Story.