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By now you have probably heard that the ECB have cut their rates to even closer to zero than they already were.
Jobless Claims and Employment Report Signal a Possible Turning Point in the Economy
Data from the latest Jobless Claims Report and Employment Situation Summary (ESS) continue to point to strength in the economy.
Defining the Role of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will serve as a single contact point for consumers with complaints about financial products.
Jobless Claims Sees Small, but Negligible, Increase
The Department of Labor reported weekly jobless claims of 362,000, representing an increase of 8,000 from last week’s report.
New Home Sales Decline 1% in January
A recent release regarding new home sales may provide information that is not altogether promising.
Know Your Rights to Sue Mortgage Lenders for Unlawful Behavior
Those looking to sue mortgage lenders who have already had a foreclosure on their property have more limited remedies available to them.
January Home Sales Increase for Third Consecutive Month
January home sales were an estimated 4.57 million, while December’s rate was 4.38 million.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Proposes Rules to Regulate Debt Collection Companies
The proposed rule issued on the 16th would give the CFPB authority over an estimated 175 businesses in the debt collection market.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to Supervise Payday Lenders
on January 5, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau opened a new initiative to ensure that financial institutions meet regulations.
Energy Prices Rise 6.1% in Last Year While Food Prices Up 4.4%
The Consumer Price Index for January indicates that prices rose by between 2% and 3% with the exception of food and energy prices.
Weekly Jobless Claims Continue to Decline
In the most recent U.S. Department of Labor release, initial jobless claims declined by 13,000 for the week of February 11, 2012.
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