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Industrial New Orders Up By 2.0% In Euro Area
added: 26-03-2008

In January 2008 compared with December 2007, the euro area (EA15) industrial new orders index grew by 2.0%. In December the index fell by 3.6%. In the EU27 new orders decreased by 1.0% in January 2008 and by 1.7% in December 2007. Excluding ships, railway & aerospace equipment industrial new orders gained 1.3% in the euro area but lost 0.8% in the EU27.
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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index Declines Almost 12 Points
added: 26-03-2008

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined sharply in February, fell further in March. The Index now stands at 64.5 (1985=100), down from 76.4 in February. The Expectations Index declined to 47.9 from 58.0. The Present Situation Index decreased to 89.2 from 104.0 in February.
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Fitch: 99% of Maturing Fixed-Rate U.S. CMBS Successful in Refinancing
added: 26-03-2008

Given the current lack of available liquidity in the capital markets, investors view refinancing of maturing loans a heightened risk for U.S. CMBS. Reflecting this investor concern, Fitch Ratings looked closely at the performance of recently matured U.S. CMBS loans and their ability to refinance in the stressed credit environment.
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China's MP3 Market Slows Down
added: 26-03-2008

In 2007 China's MP3 market maintained a steady growth momentum. Total sales volume for the whole year reached 8.75 million sets, while sales revenue amounted to 4.26 billion Yuan, up by 17.0% and 2.7% over 2006, respectively.
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US Market Roundup
added: 25-03-2008

The market is up 178. 55 points are thanks to the big four banks. The SFE Futures were suggesting an 11 point rise in the market this morning despite a 448 point rise in Wall St in the last two sessions.
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US Domestic Economy Is Weaker
added: 25-03-2008

While many think a recession is inevitable, or may have already started, some still think growth will be weak but no recession will develop. The difference between the two views isn't very great. The economy may grow at about a 1 percent annual rate, possibly even 1.5 percent.
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Banks Boost Direct Marketing Spend
added: 25-03-2008

US banks and credit issuers spent $13.4 billion in 2007 on direct marketing advertising, generating $178.8 billion in sales, according to the recently-issued Direct Marketing Association (DMA)'s "Direct Marketing Facts and Figures in the Financial Services Industry" report.
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US Employment Situation In February 2008
added: 25-03-2008

Nonfarm payroll employment edged down in February (-63,000), and the unemployment rate was essentially unchanged at 4.8 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported. Employment fell in manufacturing, construction, and retail trade. Job growth continued in health care and in food services. Average hourly earnings rose by 5 cents, or 0.3 percent, over the month.
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US Markets Up
added: 25-03-2008

Another dead cat bounce for shares and commodities after the $US2 a share bid from JP Morgan for stricken Bear Stearns was raised to $US10 a share and sales of existing homes in the US rose in February for the first time since last July.
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Banks Are Life Buoys Now
added: 25-03-2008

For all the angst in stock markets it's the conditions in the interbank market that remains the key to confidence and sentiment levels.
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