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Casper rates high in personal income growth - Caspar Star-Tribune
Casper ranked among the top U.S. cities in total personal income growth between 2006-07. The federal Bureau of Economic Analysis reported last week that Casper ranked 11th among the 363 metropolitan statistical areas analyzed, with personal income ...
2008-08-10 01:06:00 -
Banking & Finance - Business World
THE NATIONAL government will likely assign the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) to handle the fund-raising to complete the capitalization of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Sources said the state-run bank will be designated to ...
2008-08-10 07:25:00 -
Take account of more than just perks - Guardian Unlimited
Will you be tempted by £50 cash, a free railcard or a £3,000 overdraft? The banks this week embarked on their annual battle to attract new customers from the 380,000-plus young people starting university this autumn. Competition is fierce for ...
2008-08-08 04:03:00 -
Wealth workout: interest rates keep savers in cahoots - Daily Telegraph
Interest rates were kept on hold at 5pc this week, but savers are still better off than they were this time last year, even though rates were at 5.75pc in August 2007. Research by online bank Cahoot reveals that today, one year on from the unofficial ...
2008-08-08 09:01:00 -
Saving rates break 7 per cent barrier - Daily Telegraph
Savers have benefited from soaring interest rates on deposits, because banks are so desperate to pull in money to finance their lending. Their ranges of fixed-rate bonds and high-interest savings accounts have proved a real bonanza for the sensible ...
2008-08-08 06:09:00 -
Interest rate cuts could come too late - News.com.au
Rates cut expected as pressure proves too much But it could come too late if economies worsen Interest rates : How to stay ahead of the game HOUSE prices could fall sharply if a global slowdown continues to hit the domestic economy, forcing up ...
2008-08-10 07:54:00 -
Flower Mound receives bond rating boost (Flower Mound Leader)
The town of Flower Mound’s general obligation bond rating has increased by two levels, jumping from AA- to AA+, town staff announced during Monday’s council meeting.
2008-08-10 03:18:16 -
Dollar Gain Signals Pain as Rally Prompts Exit From Bull Trade (Bloomberg.com)
Aug. 11 (Bloomberg) -- Just because the dollar posted its biggest gain against the Euro in almost eight years doesn't mean the U.S. currency won't continue to be plagued by the nation's slowing economy, widening budget and trade deficits and negative inflation-adjusted interest rates.
2008-08-10 03:21:31 -
Credit card interest hits 15-year high (News Interactive)
THE average interest rate on credit cards has hit a 15-year high just shy of 20 per cent, a study has found.
2008-08-10 03:36:00 -
Credit card interest hits 15-year high (The Courier Mail)
CONSUMERS are paying the highest average interest rate on their credit cards in 15 years, analysis shows.
2008-08-10 03:36:00 -
Banks put brakes on overdraft (The Telegraph)
Mumbai, Aug. 10: Banks have become wary of offering overdraft facilities with current accounts as loan defaults increase because of a spike in interest rates.
2008-08-10 03:37:55 -
(AFX UK Focus) 2008-08-10 23:26 Tokyo shares outlook - Higher on Wall St's rally after oil prices fall (Interactive Investor)
TOKYO (Thomson Financial) - Japanese shares are expected to open higher on Monday, buoyed by strong gains on Wall Street after a surge in the dollar and another plunge in oil prices eased some investors' fears about losses at mortgage finance company Fannie Mae.
2008-08-10 03:52:02 -
Hamish Champ: Surprise surprise; a happy licensee (Publican)
Despite being a lover of ‘proper’ beer since my, ahem, mid-teens I’m ashamed to admit that it is only since I’ve been working at the Publican that I have visited the Great British Beer Festival (GBBF).
2008-08-10 04:12:21 -
US economy still has impact on Malaysia (The Star)
The Malaysian economy has its own list of woes to contend with at this juncture. In addition to keeping an eye on domestic issues, it is necessary for local investors and policy makers to bear in mind the possible shocks that could emanate from external sources.
2008-08-10 05:00:31 -
Condo prices in Mont’ Kiara, Sri Hartamas hit new high (The Star)
THE high-end property boom of the last few years, particularly in the top two prime locations in the Klang Valley – KLCC and Mont' Kiara/Sri Hartamas, has made it increasingly more expensive to own a condominium, serviced apartment or landed property.
2008-08-10 05:01:46