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Fitch: European Auto Supplier's Liquidity Risk Rising

added: 17-04-2009

Fitch Ratings says in a special report that it expects a material increase in the number of distressed European auto suppliers as the significant downturn in global auto markets places further pressure on liquidity profiles. This in turn could force car manufacturers and stronger Tier-1 suppliers to provide financial support to troubled suppliers to avoid more costly disruptions further up the auto supply chain.

Continued Decline in Consumer Perceptions of the Economy but Points to Hopeful Signs

added: 17-04-2009

The latest information from The NPD Group, Inc.’s Economy Tracker shows consumer confidence continues to decline, albeit slightly, while intent to spend at retail remains steady, indicating that consumers may have reached their cost cutting limits.

As Home Values Decline, Credit Tightens, Americans Appear to Wait Out Crisis Before Seeking to Buy or Sell

added: 17-04-2009

Most Americans appear to be waiting out the economic crisis before buying or selling a home, suggesting the U.S. housing market may not return to normal for at least a year or two, according to a poll conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Fitch: French Housing Market to Remain under Pressure

added: 17-04-2009

Fitch Ratings says the significant drop in household confidence and increasing unemployment are expected to continue to dampen housing demand.

Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Inch Lower

added: 17-04-2009

Mortgage rates were down slightly this week, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate dipping to 5.18 percent. According to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey, the average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.44 discount and origination points.

Economic Survey of New Zealand 2009

added: 17-04-2009

Even though New Zealand’s banks are sound, global interdependencies and accumulated domestic imbalances mean that the economy is being affected by the worldwide financial and economic crisis.

New York Employment Report: Employee Confidence Index Rebounds

added: 17-04-2009

The New York Employee Confidence Index increased 3.2 points to 41.6 in March, according to the latest Spherion(R) Employment Report. The monthly survey of New York workers, conducted by Harris Interactive(R) on behalf of Spherion Corporation, shows that more workers are confident in their ability to find a new job, and more workers believe they are unlikely to lose their current position.

China National Economy: Positive Changes Emerged in the First Quarter of 2009

added: 16-04-2009

In early 2009, all regions and departments effectively implemented the policies and measures set by the central government on further stimulating domestic demand, promoting the sound and fast growth of national economy, and responded with tenacious spirit to the impacts from the international financial crisis, the overall national economy showed positive changes with better performance than expected.

Euro Area Annual Inflation Down to 0.6% in March 2009

added: 16-04-2009

Euro area annual inflation was 0.6% in March 2009, down from 1.2% in February. A year earlier the rate was 3.6%. Monthly inflation was 0.4% in March 2009.

Industrial Production Down by 2.3% in Euro Area in February 2009

added: 16-04-2009

In February 2009 compared with January 2009, seasonally adjusted industrial production fell by 2.3% in the euro area (EA16) and by 1.9% in the EU27. In January production decreased by 2.4% and 2.3% respectively.

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