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Consumer Confidence Highest in 13 Months

added: 25-03-2009

Consumer confidence in the overall economy increased in March to its highest level in more than a year, according to figures released by the Consumer Electronics Association and CNET. Although consumers reported improved expectations for the broader economy, the CEA-CNET Indexes also show that technology spending continues to fall.

Employees Would Like to Purchase Non-Traditional, Voluntary Benefits at Work

added: 25-03-2009

Many full time working adults whose company provides them with employee benefits say they would be at least somewhat likely to purchase computers (45%) and home appliances (37%) through payroll deduction at work if the option were available.

Americans Believe Global Warming Exists and Vote Their Dollars on Green Brands

added: 25-03-2009

Overall, just 3 percent of the public does not believe climate change exists. 52 percent of Americans believe climate change is caused by human activities. Twenty-nine percent believe climate change is occurring naturally, and 15 percent say climate change needs to be scientifically proven.

Continued Erosion in Competitiveness of U.S. Public Equity Market was Among the Few Clear Trends During 2008 Market Chaos

added: 25-03-2009

The Committee on Capital Markets Regulation, an independent and nonpartisan research organization dedicated to improving the regulation and enhancing the competitiveness of U.S. capital markets, said today that its Q4 2008 update on the competitiveness of global capital markets presents evidence of a significant and continued decline in the attractiveness of the U.S. public equity market for foreign and U.S. issuers alike.

How to Maximise EU Cohesion Policy

added: 25-03-2009

Parliament's views on how to get the best out of EU regional policy spending are set out in five own-initiative reports adopted by the European Parliament in Strasbourg on 24 March.

Support Microcredit to Help Disadvantaged People, says Parliament

added: 25-03-2009

Parliament adopted a legislative report on a proposal to support the growth of microcredit institutions in the EU.

More Working People Go Without Health Coverage as Insurance Costs Outpace Income

added: 25-03-2009

With Congress and the Obama administration discussing how to reform the nation's health care system, a new report looks at what has happened since the last significant reform effort ended in 1994 without any comprehensive congressional action.

Euro Area Balance of Payments: January 2009

added: 25-03-2009

In January 2009 the working day and seasonally adjusted current account of the euro area recorded a deficit of EUR 12.7 billion. In the financial account, combined direct and portfolio investment showed net outflows of EUR 23 billion.

IBISWorld Investigates The Recession's Impact On Holiday Sales

added: 25-03-2009

The Easter Bunny will have less in its basket this year as holiday expenditure is expected to decline eight percent, according to industry research firm IBISWorld. Total sales from Easter clothing, candy, flowers, decorations, food and greeting cards are expected to fall from $14.8 billion in 2008 to $13.6 in 2009.

Federal Reserve Announcement Drives Mortgage Rate Drop

added: 25-03-2009

Driven by the news that the The Federal Reserve plans to spend an additional $750 billion to buy mortgage-backed securities, the weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for thirty-year mortgages fell to 5.06 percent, down from 5.21 percent the week prior, according to the Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor, compiled by real estate Web site Zillow.com(R).

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