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Consumer Credit Off in August

Washington, DC, October 7--Consumers in August pulled back on their borrowing by the largest amount since the end of 1990 as confidence in the economy fell and energy prices surged.

Retailers Welcome Supreme Court Action on Credit C

Washington, October 5--The National Retail Federation today welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to deny an appeal of a lower-court ruling on whether banks that issue Visa and MasterCard credit cards can also issue competing cards.

NAR: First Time Buyers Fueling Housing Market

Orlando, FL, November 8--A large pool of first-time homebuyers, who account for four out of 10 home purchases, provide liquidity to the housing market and make it easier for existing owners to trade up or trade down.

Personal Income & Spending Up September

Washington, DC, November 1--Personal income rose 0.2% after rising a revised 0.3% in August, the Commerce Department said Monday. August personal income was earlier reported as having risen 0.4%.

Weyerhaeuser Buys into Brazilian JV

Federal Way, WA, October 29--Weyerhaeuser said it has acquired a two-thirds ownership in Aracruz Produtos de Madeira S.A., a subsidiary of Aracruz Cellulose S.A. Terms were not disclosed.