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| Nikkei 225 | 10,101.96 | -96.87 | -0.95% |
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| Hang Seng | 20,399.57 | -68.17 | -0.33% |
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| Straits Times | 2,749.15 | -12.99 | -0.47% |
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| DPS | 31.15 | +2.50 | +8.73% |
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| CCE | 25.55 | +6.37 | +33.22% |
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| PBG | 38.04 | -0.18 | -0.47% |
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| KO | 52.74 | -2.42 | -4.39% |
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Stocks are tumbling as downbeat news about the nation's job market and rising debt in Europe revive fears of a global economic slowdown. An unexpected rise in first-time claims for unemployment insurance is raising concern Thursday that a recovery in the economy will stall.
- Rates on 30-year home loans rise to 5.05 pct- AP
- Obama, GOP clash at summit: 'We have better idea'- AP
- European Union pushes cuts for indebted countries- AP
- Oil prices tumble on economy worries- AP
- Toyota pledges to take safety 'to the next level'- AP
- The Euro's next battleground: Spain- WSJ
- Buffett letter has big audience as Berkshire bulges- Reuters
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GM's New 'Car Guy' Sees a Ray of Hope - FortuneMark Reuss is trying to demonstrate that bankruptcy has changed GM and it isn't his father's company any more.
- Casket Makers Dig In as Sales Take Hit- WSJ
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- Financial Reform Faces Big Test in Senate- CNNMoney
- Plunging Confidence Highlights Fragility of Recovery- IBD
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See today's average mortgage rates across the country. Source: Bankrate.com
| Loan Type | Today | Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Fixed | 5.09% | 5.08% |
| 15 Year Fixed | 4.51% | 4.42% |
| 1 Year ARM | 3.67% | 3.93% |
| 30 Year Fixed Jumbo | 5.92% | 5.92% |
| 5/1 ARM | 4.04% | 4.04% |
| 3/1 ARM | 4.53% | 4.55% |
See today's average home equity rates across the country. Source: Bankrate.com
| Loan Type | Today | Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| $30K Home Equity Loan | 8.21% | 8.30% |
| $50K Home Equity Loan | 8.17% | 8.25% |
| $75K Home Equity Loan | 8.20% | 8.28% |
| $30K HELOC | 5.13% | 5.17% |
| $50K HELOC | 4.84% | 4.88% |
| $75K HELOC | 4.85% | 4.89% |
See today's average savings rates across the country. Source: Bankrate.com
| Savings Type | Today | Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| 6 month CD | 0.84% | 0.88% |
| 1 year CD | 1.26% | 1.29% |
| 3 year CD | 2.05% | 2.05% |
| MMA | 0.84% | 0.88% |
| $10K MMA | 0.94% | 0.97% |
| $25K MMA | 1.13% | 1.15% |
See today's average auto rates across the country. Source: Bankrate.com
| Auto Type | Today | Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| 36 Month New Car Loan | 6.29% | 6.35% |
| 48 Month New Car Loan | 6.42% | 6.48% |
| 60 Month New Car Loan | 6.46% | 6.51% |
| 72 Month New Car Loan | 6.03% | 6.03% |
| 36 Month Used Car Loan | 6.83% | 6.93% |
| 48 Month Used Car Loan | 6.67% | 6.86% |
See today's average credit card rates across the country. Source: CreditCards.com
| Card Type | Today | Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| Business Credit Cards | 11.32% | 11.32% |
| Low Interest Credit Cards | 12.23% | 12.17% |
| Cash Back Credit Cards | 12.61% | 12.54% |
| Balance Transfer Credit Cards | 12.64% | 12.72% |
| Airline Credit Cards | 14.37% | 14.17% |
| Reward Credit Cards | 14.42% | 13.76% |
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