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Consumers Want Opt-In Choice on Overdraft Coverage

added: 24-03-2009

U.S. consumers overwhelmingly want to be asked their preference before a bank or credit union enrolls them in a program to cover debit card purchases when they do not have the funds, a new Center for Responsible Lending survey finds.

Current Economic Climate Drives Changes in Auto Ownership, Purchase Plans

added: 24-03-2009

One third of consumers plan to purchase another vehicle in the next 12 months; 26 percent predict a vehicle purchase within two years; pent up demand for vehicle sales prevalent. 70 percent of consumers likely to consider used vs. new for next vehicle purchase. 72 percent of consumers would consider a domestic brand as their next vehicle purchase.

Wind Energy Market Expects Rapid Growth in 2009

added: 24-03-2009

Companies involved in the manufacturing and distribution of products related to wind energy are anticipating a banner year for 2009 as a new base of customers inherit the wind as their primary source of energy.

Recession-Weary Consumers Willing to Spend on Green Products

added: 24-03-2009

Although worried about the economy, consumers are willing to buy energy-efficient products and services – if they see immediate savings, according to a national survey.

Fitch: Retail Loss Severities to Climb in U.S CMBS

added: 24-03-2009

Loss severities on retail loans are likely to trend upward for the next several years as defaults on retail loans increase, according to Fitch Ratings.

EU Telecoms Commissioner Calls for Consumer Right to Change Phone Operator in 1 Day

added: 24-03-2009

Viviane Reding, the EU's Telecoms Commissioner, calls on the European Parliament and the Council of EU Telecoms Ministers to be ambitious in the coming days as they enter the final negotiations on a new set of EU rules strengthening competition and consumer rights in a single market for telecoms like mobile phone services and internet connections.

Construction Output up by 1.3% in the Euro Area in January 2009

added: 23-03-2009

Construction output up by 1.3% in the euro area up by 1.8% in the EU27. In the construction sector, seasonally adjusted production rose by 1.3% in the euro area (EA16) and by 1.8% in the EU272 in January 2009, compared with the previous month. In December 2008, production fell by 2.8% and 1.8% respectively.

Euro Area External Trade Deficit 10.5 bn euro in Jnuary 2009

added: 23-03-2009

The first estimate for the euro area (EA16) trade balance with the rest of the world in January 2009 gave a 10.5 bn euro deficit, compared with -11.1 bn in January 2008. The December 2008 balance was -1.7 bn, compared with -4.5 bn in December 2007. In January 2009 compared with December 2008, seasonally adjusted exports fell by 10.7% and imports by 7.3%.

A Majority of Americans Have Started or Considered Starting Their Own Business

added: 23-03-2009

If you've ever found yourself saying: "I should start my own business," you're not alone. Most Americans say they have at least considered starting their own business, or have actually done so at least once in their life.

Over Half of Americans Give President Obama’s Job Performance Positive Ratings

added: 23-03-2009

As President Barack Obama moves past his first 50 days in office, over half of Americans (55%) give him positive ratings for the overall job that he is doing, with 17% saying he is doing an excellent job and almost two in five (38%) saying he is doing a pretty good job. Just over two in five Americans (45%) give President Obama negative ratings with over one-quarter (27%) saying he is doing an only fair job and 18% saying he is doing a poor job.

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