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Americans Remain in Somber Mood about the Economy, Yet Glimmers of Hope Are Emerging

added: 28-05-2009

Findings from a Maritz® Poll indicate that consumers continue to view the economy with a sense of resignation and skepticism, but signs of a recovering psyche are emerging. A telling sign of the cloud hovering over the mood of the country is the lack of confidence among adults that they will be able to realize the "American Dream" of providing a better life for the next generation.

Morpace Reports: Confidence in Banks Continues Rebound

added: 28-05-2009

Consumer confidence in the banking industry continues to bounce back from recent low levels, according to new Morpace survey tracking data.

Challenging Economy Drives Consumer Need for Financial Education to Achieve Life Goals

added: 28-05-2009

The Western Union® Payment Services Money Mindset Index, a national survey of 3,000 consumers, reveals that despite the economy, consumers still have entrepreneurial aspirations.

90 Percent of Respondents in the Key4Women Confidence Survey Believe the Economy Will Remain the Same or Improve Over the Next Six Months

added: 28-05-2009

The Center for Women's Business Research and KeyBank announced the results of the pilot Key4Women Confidence Survey, a business confidence survey designed specifically to gauge the experiences and opinions of women business owners. In the survey, which was sponsored by KeyBank's women's business initiative, Key4Women, half of the women business owners who responded said their businesses had been significantly or considerably negatively impacted by the current recession.

WellPoint Institute of Health Care Knowledge Releases Report on Health Care Costs

added: 28-05-2009

The WellPoint Institute of Health Care Knowledge today released a report detailing the primary drivers of increased health care services and health insurance premiums, dispelling the notion that insurer profits are fueling spiking costs.

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index™ Increases Sharply in April 2009

added: 27-05-2009

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index™, which had improved considerably in April, posted another large gain in May. The Index now stands at 54.9 (1985=100), up from 40.8 in April. The Present Situation Index increased to 28.9 from 25.5 last month. The Expectations Index rose to 72.3 from 51.0 in April.

Mobile Banking Hits Mainstream in 2009

added: 27-05-2009

Despite the general downturn in the banking industry, new research from TowerGroup finds that 2009 will be a pivotal year for mobile banking as it turns from a niche channel to a mainstream channel for consumer banking. TowerGroup estimates that mobile banking usage will grow from 10 million active users in 2009 to over 53 million active users in 2013, representing a compound annual growth rate of 51.8%.

Wireless Communications Sector Will Reap Huge Benefit from $6.8 Billion Stimulus Bill Funding

added: 27-05-2009

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA, also known simply as the Stimulus Bill) will provide funding for a massive $6.8 billion worth of wireless communications upgrades and new deployments over 2009-2010. The Act offers a significant one-off opportunity for wireless equipment vendors, an opportunity that is examined in depth by a new study from ABI Research.

Mortgage Rates Rise Slightly Nationally

added: 27-05-2009

The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for 30-year fixed mortgages increased last week to 5.02 percent, up from 5.00 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 4.60 percent from 4.63 percent, and 5-1 adjustable rate mortgages rose to 4.27 percent from 4.21 percent the week prior.

Small Business Economic Confidence Drops Sharply after 3-Month Climb

added: 26-05-2009

After reaching its highest level in 14 months, the economic confidence among small business owners fell in May as owners reported cash flow concerns and expect to cut back on business development spending, according to the latest Discover® Small Business WatchSM. The monthly index dropped more than 10 points to 78.1, down from 88.5 in April.

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