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Federal Reserve Will Not Taper Monthly Bond Purchases Just Yet

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The purchases of Treasury and mortgage-backed securities are more than $100 billion a month. When the Fed announced tapering bond purchases in 2013 after the economy recovered from the Great Recession, interest rates spiked quickly and housing softened. The NAHB forecast has projected higher interest rates as the economy expands.

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Water Risks To U.S. Companies Are Becoming More Acute

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Water security risks are increasing and will significantly impact business continuity if left unaddressed, according to the CDP U.S. Water Report 2013 , prepared by Deloitte. Water Report 2013 was launched at the CDP U.S. Water Report 2013 was launched at the CDP U.S. Water Forum on November 18, 2013. The CDP U.S.

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U.S. CRE Turning Around In 2014, According To New PwC/ULI Report

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The movement into secondary markets is underpinned by the anticipated increase in both debt and equity capital during 2014. In 2013, investors were flocking to commercial real estate searching to add yield to their portfolios that comprised of more traditional assets of stocks and bonds. real estate advisory practice leader, PwC.

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Commercial Property Execs’ Mood Brightens, Yet Outlook Clouded by Economic, Fiscal Uncertainties, Interest Rate Risks

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debt challenges) and interest rate risks, according to The Real Estate’s Roundtable’s Q1 2013 Sentiment Survey. “As today’s survey shows, commercial real estate is on the mend, but it remains a fragile recovery very specific to property type and individual markets.

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FEATURE STORY: Thailand — Nuanced Nation, One-Stop Shop

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From the May/June 2013 issue. percent growth supported by its robust export industry, and it is on track to meet its 5 percent target for 2013. At the start of 2013, the taxable net profit rate is 20 percent, a reduction of 3 percent from the 2012 accounting year. percent as of February 2013]. By Bill Trüb.

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Commitment of Confidence

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Did they do their part to repair the damage left in the wake of a decade-long orgy of grotesquely over-leveraged speculation in bundles of fraudulent securities? “In many ways, 2013 is an excellent opportunity for businesses both large and small to grow for the long term,” he said. Did they pump it into the veins of a U.S.

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Wyoming Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Through this program, qualified businesses can obtain capital in the form of debt or equity financing. Participation can be increased to 50% of the loan or $1,000,000 is the lender has secured a federal guarantee (i.e., SBA, USDA) to guarantee repayment of a loan made to a business. MARKETING ASSISTANCE.

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