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Air Transport Association Reports Continued Decline in Passenger Demand, Cargo Traffic

added: 21-05-2009

The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading U.S. airlines, reported that passenger revenue fell 18 percent in April 2009 versus the same month in 2008 - the sixth consecutive month in which passenger revenue has fallen from the prior year.

One in Four Homeowners Have No Savings Amid Growing Fear of Job Loss

added: 20-05-2009

A Wells Fargo & Company quarterly survey found that nearly one in four homeowners (24 percent) do not have any savings to cover their living expenses should they lose their income. At the same time, anxiety over job stability increased significantly (from 21 percent to 29 percent indicating jobs as their top concern) since fourth quarter 2008, the last time the survey was done.

EU27 Deficit in Trade in Goods with South Korea of 14 bn euro in 2008

added: 20-05-2009

Between 2000 and 2008 EU27 trade in goods with South Korea grew by around 50%, with EU27 exports to South Korea rising to 26 billion euro in 2008 compared with 17 bn in 2000, and imports rising to 39 bn from 27 bn. As a result, the EU27 trade deficit with South Korea increased from 10 bn in 2000 to 14 bn in 2008.

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index™ for France Declined 0.5 Percent in March 2009

added: 20-05-2009

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index™ (LEI) for France declined 0.5 percent and The Conference Board Coincident Economic Index™ (CEI) decreased 0.2 percent in March.

U.S. Rental Expectations For Commercial Property Sector Still In Decline

added: 20-05-2009

Capital rates for commercial property continued to fall in the first quarter of 2009 with the United States and countries around the world hit by falling rental rates, according RICS's Global Commercial Property Survey. The quarterly survey tracks sentiment among property professionals internationally.

Business Employment Dynamics: Third Quarter 2008

added: 20-05-2009

From June 2008 to September 2008, the number of job gains from opening and expanding private sector establishments was 6.8 million, and the number of job losses from closing and contracting establishments was 7.8 million, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor. Over this period, gross job losses exceeded gross job gains in all but three industry sectors: natural resources and mining, utilities, and education and health services.

Customer Commitment to Retail Banks Declines for a Second Consecutive Year

added: 20-05-2009

Driven by declines in both satisfaction and brand image, customer commitment to retail banks has decreased in 2009, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Retail Banking Satisfaction Study(SM). This marks a steady decline in customer commitment since 2007.

Mortgage Rates Fall to 5.00% for Many States

added: 20-05-2009

The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for 30-year fixed mortgages decreased last week to 5.00 percent, down from 5.07 percent the week prior, according to the Zillow Mortgage Rate Monitor, compiled by leading real estate Web site Zillow.com®. Meanwhile, rates for 15-year fixed mortgages also dropped to 4.63 percent from 4.70 percent, and 5-1 adjustable rate mortgages decreased to 4.21 percent from 4.27 percent the week prior.

Milliman Indicates 2009 Medical Cost for 'American family of four' Exceeds $16,700 Based on 7.4% Cost Increase

added: 20-05-2009

Milliman, Inc., one of the premier global consulting and actuarial firms, announced today that average total medical spending for its "typical American family of four" reached $16,771, an increase of $1,162. While cost trends are decelerating for the third-straight year, the total-dollar increase is the highest since 2006.

Strong Demand for High-Definition, Digital Home Entertainment Products Helps China Exporters Survive Tough Economy

added: 20-05-2009

Despite the global economic slowdown, most China home entertainment product suppliers expect sales to grow this year, according to Global Sources' China Sourcing Report: Home Entertainment.

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