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Will the Grinch Steal This Year’s Online Holiday Shopping Season?

added: 31-10-2008

Amid a season of bad economic news, when overall retail sales growth is forecast to remain nearly flat, online retailers have reason to be guardedly optimistic. eMarketer estimates that online holiday season sales will reach $32 billion in 2008, up slightly more than 10% over 2007.

Further Softening in U.S. Warehouse Market During Q3

added: 31-10-2008

The U.S. warehouse market contracted during the third quarter of 2008, posting a slight drop in occupied space and a sizeable increase in vacancy, according to Colliers International. This ongoing notable weakness suggests that the industrial real estate market will continue to be impacted by recessionary conditions.

Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Surge to 3-Month High

added: 31-10-2008

Mortgage rates bounded higher this week, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate soaring from 6.32 percent to 6.77 percent. According to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey, the average 30-year fixed mortgage has an average of 0.39 discount and origination points.

Recent Survey Reveals Consumers' Auto Financing Perceptions

added: 31-10-2008

American consumers' satisfaction with auto financing remains high while their interest and desire to learn more about the financing process has held steady despite the sluggish economy, according to findings in a new public opinion survey.

More than Half of Consumers Change Buying Habits for Nine Months or More, According to Deloitte Survey

added: 31-10-2008

The buying habits of consumers change dramatically and cost companies millions when product safety and quality issues arise, according to a new study released by Deloitte.

In Tough Economy, Lower Income Mobile Consumers Turn to iPhone

added: 31-10-2008

comScore, Inc. reports for the first time the demographics of iPhone owners and reveals that while 43 percent of iPhone owners earn in excess of $100,000 annually, the strongest growth in users is coming from those earning less than the median household income, particularly since the launch of the iPhone 3G.

The Economic Crisis: End of the American Dream?

added: 31-10-2008

"It's a tsunami washing over me". "You can't stop it". "All of a sudden the plane just crashes; everything is turned upside down". "The economy is a clumsy oaf...a clueless, staggering giant." "It takes the life out of me." "The United States is coming unglued." Dramatic metaphors like these provide a window into Americans' unconscious thoughts and feelings about the current state of the U.S. economy.

US IPO Activity on Hold as Crisis in the Financial Sector Continues

added: 30-10-2008

The number of initial public offerings (IPOs) in the United States (US) has declined for three straight quarters as volatility in the US economy continues unabated. For the first nine months of 2008, there were 54 IPOs that raised $31.2 billion, a significant drop from the 195 offerings that generated $44.7 billion for the same period in 2007. When the $17.8 billion VISA IPO is excluded from the 2008 results, IPO value for the first nine months was just $13.3 billion.

Many States Tax Working-Poor Families Deeper Into Poverty

added: 30-10-2008

Poor families faced income tax bills that pushed them deeper into poverty last year in nearly half of the states with an income tax, according to a new report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Income tax bills on poor families in those 18 states range from a few dollars to several hundred dollars, which is a significant amount for a family struggling to make ends meet, the report said.

Managing Expectations, Communicating Effectively and Showing Genuine Concern Are Key Practices in Delighting Auto Insurance Claimants

added: 30-10-2008

Managing expectations, showing empathy, ensuring convenient service and effective communication are key themes in enhancing overall insurance customer satisfaction with the claims process, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 Auto Claims Satisfaction Study(SM).

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