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added: 09-11-2007

Mortgage rates moved up this week, with the average conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate now 6.34 percent. According to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large lenders, the average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.38 discount and origination points.

Nearly One in Five Adult Americans' Trust in Business Decreased in Past Year

added: 08-11-2007

The first-ever BBB/Gallup Trust in Business Index survey found that nearly one in five (18 percent) adult American consumers say their trust in businesses that they regularly deal with has decreased in the past 12 months, more than twice as many who say their trust increased (8 percent).

Requirement for Oilfield Machinery and Gear in the United States Will Grow by 2009 to USD5.6 Billion

added: 08-11-2007

The importance of oil as a source of energy can hardly be exaggerated and it is difficult to imagine a world without oil, notwithstanding the relentless search for affordable alternatives. The world as we know is heavily dependent on relatively cheap oil. Experience tells us that any sharp increase in the prices of oil would have deleterious effects on the world economy.

US Productivity and Costs: Third Quarter 2007

added: 08-11-2007

The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported preliminary productivity data-as measured by output per hour of all persons-for the third quarter of 2007.

US: 40 Million 'Green Collar Jobs' by 2030

added: 08-11-2007

A new jobs report from the nonprofit American Solar Energy Society shows that as many as 1 out of 4 workers in the U.S. will be working in the renewable energy or energy efficiency industries by 2030. This new report shows that these industries already generate 8.5 million jobs in the U.S. and are growing rapidly.

Holiday Retail Sales Will Rise, But More Slowly This Year

added: 08-11-2007

With consumers facing a host of pressures, retailers can expect 2007 holiday season sales growth to come in at least two percentage points below 2006 levels, according to Clear Thinking Group, LLC, a retailing/consumer products and industrial manufacturing consultancy headquartered here.

Private Equity Fundraising Reaches $263 Billion, Breaking Annual Record Set in 2006

added: 08-11-2007

U.S. private equity firms have broken last year's fundraising record with $263 billion raised in 364 private equity funds so far this year, according to industry newsletter Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst.

Global Warming Seen as a Problem That Needs to be Addressed Globally

added: 08-11-2007

A large majority of the public believes that global warming is a problem that must be addressed by industrial countries globally. However, a large majority also believes that the United States needs to take the lead when it comes to controlling greenhouse gases and pollution.

Consumers Managing Their Spending to Meet Household Expenses

added: 08-11-2007

More consumers are expecting to increase their spending next month according to the Discover® U.S. Spending MonitorSM, reversing a five-month trend that consistently showed consumers less willing to spend more.

How American Families Rely on Credit Card Debt to Make Ends Meet

added: 07-11-2007

American families are using credit cards to bridge the gaps created by stagnant wages and higher costs of living and balances have grown dramatically since 1989, according to a new report published by Demos.

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