Since the economic downturn began in the U.S. in 2008, the fortunes of ARM companies have largely mirrored the broader business environment. Debt collection agencies are particularly susceptible to high unemployment, inflated consumer bankruptcies, and plummeting housing pricing. Combined with a general tightening of credit standards, the ARM industry is more tied to macroeconomic trends than ever before.
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U.S. GDP rises 4.8% in first quarter
12 September 2006
Incomes, Prices, Inflation Accelerate in March
12 September 2006
U.S. Consumer Spending Increased 0.6 pct in March
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Market uproar follows Fed ?misunderstanding?
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Credit-card companies court consumers to the tune of 6 billion offers
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Four convicted in $10 million credit card scam
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Fed Signals Rate Hikes Over?
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Consumer Prices Leap in March
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Consumers Paying Off more Credit Card Debt
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Local Governments Begin Reporting Late Payments to Credit Bureaus
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Largest Japanese Consumer Lender Shut Down Temporarily Over Debt Collection
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