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Americans' Online Shopping Decisions Affected by Security Concerns

added: 19-11-2009

As Americans gear up for the holiday shopping season and Cyber Monday, the unofficial start of the online holiday shopping season on November 30, it is clear that Web site security plays a major part in consumers' purchasing decisions, according to a new poll by the National Cyber Security Alliance(NCSA)and Symantec [SYMC]. The poll, conducted by Zogby International, of more than 3,500 Americans found that online retailers will lose sales if consumers have concerns about a site's security.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index™ for Germany Increased 1.2 Percent in September 2009

added: 19-11-2009

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index™ (LEI) for Germany increased 1.2 percent and The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index™ (CEI) increased 0.2 percent in September.

Latin America Poised to Recover From Crisis Faster Than U.S.

added: 19-11-2009

Latin America has the tools to recover quickly from the current financial crisis due to its stable and well-capitalized banking sector, while it will take the United States more time mainly because of high unemployment and low levels of consumer confidence, experts said during the 43rd Annual Assembly of the Latin American Federation of Banks (FELABAN) in Miami.

Thirty-Year Fixed Mortgage Rate Falls to 4.75%

added: 19-11-2009

The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for 30-year fixed mortgages decreased nine basis points last week to 4.75 percent, down from 4.84 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 four basis points to 4.25 percent from 4.29 percent, and 5-1 adjustable rate mortgages fell three basis points to 3.68 percent, from 3.71 percent the week prior.

Two-thirds of Americans Give President Obama Negative Marks on Economy

added: 18-11-2009

As unemployment continues to hover around the 10% mark nationally, Americans are beginning to lose a little of the optimism that they had a few months ago on where their financial conditions will be going in the next few months. This is something the White House is paying attention to as evidenced by the recent announcement that they will be holding a job summit next month to discuss how to find work for these millions of people who are unemployed. But is this going to be enough as President Obama’s job approval on the economy continues to move in a downward direction?

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index™ for France Increased 1.2 Percent in September 2009

added: 18-11-2009

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index™ (LEI) for France increased 1.2 percent and The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index™ (CEI) remained unchanged in September.

Euro Area External Trade Surplus 3.7 bn Euro in September 2009

added: 18-11-2009

The first estimate for the euro area (EA16) trade balance with the rest of the world in September 2009 gave a 3.7 bn euro surplus, compared with -6.0 bn in September 2008. The August 20092 balance was -2.3 bn, compared with -10.8 bn in August 2008. In September 2009 compared with August 2009, seasonally adjusted exports rose by 5.5% and imports by 1.1%.

New 'Merchant Confidence Index' Shows Economic Sentiment is Low Among Small Businesses, but Glimmers of Hope Emerging

added: 18-11-2009

MerchantCircle, the nation's largest social network of local business owners, announced the results of its first "Merchant Confidence Index", a quarterly survey designed to gauge small business confidence in the current U.S. economy. More than 12,000 of MerchantCircle's nearly 1 million merchant members participated in the online survey and revealed the following trends.

More Than 49 Million Americans at Risk of Hunger

added: 18-11-2009

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service reported that 49 million Americans, including nearly 17 million children, are food insecure. The 2009 report on Household Food Insecurity in the United States paints an alarming picture of the pervasiveness of hunger in our nation.

46% of Small Businesses Use Email Marketing Today, 36% Plan to Start Using in the Coming Year

added: 17-11-2009

According to Campaigner’s 2009 State of Small Business Online Marketing Survey, 46 percent of small businesses surveyed rely on email marketing to help them find new customers, keep existing ones and grow their businesses. With the economic recovery underway, the survey also found that 36 percent of small businesses plan to begin using email marketing in the next 12 months.

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