Economy

72% plan to hire in 2011, but 23% cite shortage of skilled workers

74% still concerned about credit availability; 80% cite inflation fears

Multifamily property seen as most active area this year: survey

Hiring plans improve, while inflation fears rise

Airlines, ethanol producers and meat processors will feel the pinch, according to a Fitch report.

U.S companies that source products in China are looking for ways to cope with higher production costs.

Healthy GDP growth and an expanding, highly educated middle class draw multinationals to India, despite obstacles like currency convertibility, rising inflation and red tape.

Increased turnover at trucking firms also a sign of rising demand: ATA