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TD Bank Small Business Survey Reveals Optimism Despite Negative Impact of U.S. Recession
added: 20-01-2010

According to a recent survey conducted by TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®, 87 percent of small business owners say their business will perform at least the same or better in 2010 compared with 2009, and 57 percent are cautiously optimistic that the new year will bring an end to the pain of the recession. A remarkable 92 percent of small business owners are considering proactive strategies to prepare for an economic upswing, with 36 percent expecting to see their business grow in 2010. TD Bank conducted the survey to gauge how the recession and other issues are affecting small businesses.
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Construction Output Down by 1.1% in the Euro Area in November 2009
added: 20-01-2010

In the construction sector, seasonally adjusted production decreased by 1.1% in the euro area (EA16) and by 0.6% in the EU27 in November 2009, compared with the previous month. In October, production fell by 0.4% and 0.3% respectively.
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Fitch: UK Retailers Braced for Difficult 2010
added: 20-01-2010

Fitch Ratings says that despite upbeat sentiment following solid Christmas sales, the major UK retailers are braced for what will be a challenging 2010.
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Mature-Market Home Buyers Look Beyond Buildings, Desire Services
added: 20-01-2010

A survey of consumers and builders, conducted in 2009 by the National Association of Home Builders and the MetLife Mature Market Institute, has yielded a new round of data specific to the housing preferences of the 55+ consumer. This analysis of data - the third in a series - compared the preferences of the 55-to-64 year old age group to those of the 65+ group.
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National 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Remains Below 5.00% for Second Straight Week
added: 20-01-2010

The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for 30-year fixed mortgages decreased five basis points last week to 4.94 percent, down from 4.99 percent the week prior, according to the Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor, compiled by leading real estate Web site Zillow.com®. Rates for 15-year fixed mortgages fell eight basis points to 4.33 percent from 4.41 percent, and 5-1 adjustable rate mortgages fell thirteen basis points to 3.93 percent from 4.06 percent the week prior.
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17% of EU27 Population at Risk of Poverty
added: 19-01-2010

In 2008, 17% of the population in the EU27 were at risk of poverty. This means that their income after social transfers was below the poverty threshold. Since 2005, the at-risk-of-poverty rate in the EU27 has been nearly stable, varying between 16% and 17%.
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Global Trade Logistics Improving, But More Needed To Boost Recovery
added: 19-01-2010

The capacity of countries to efficiently move goods and connect manufacturers and consumers with international markets is improving around the world, but much more progress is needed to spur faster economic growth and help firms benefit from trade recovery, according to a new World Bank Group survey on trade logistics.
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Emerging Markets Embrace New Tech
added: 19-01-2010

While many Internet users in the US and other mature markets enjoy the latest gadgets and online media activities, they may not be on the cutting edge—users in emerging countries are quickly taking to advanced Web and consumer electronics activities.
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Advisors Set to Grow Business, Increase Client Contact and Improve Technology in 2010
added: 19-01-2010

A majority of advisors and investors are optimistic for 2010 and more than half have reentered the markets, according to an SEI Quick Poll. Risk and its avoidance is now the predominant theme as investors intend to use tried-and-true investment approaches, such as diversification and dollar-cost averaging to meet financial goals. Furthermore, in response to increased regulation and business risk, a majority of advisors plan to make changes to their processes and procedures for 2010.
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Expect Higher Commodity Prices in 2010: Frost & Sullivan
added: 19-01-2010

Although the speed and extent of the global economic recovery remain uncertain, commodity prices are likely to put up strong performance in 2010. This will boost the worldwide mining industry, although challenges particular to South Africa may dampen local prospects.
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