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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Freddie Mac Report Looks at Asian Homebuyers in the U.S.

12 September 2006

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12 September 2006

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12 September 2006

Bank of America Receives Federal Reserve Approval for MBNA Merger

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Some Sam's Club Customers' Credit Card Data Possibly Exposed

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12 September 2006

Fed Seen Raising U.S. Rates, May Signal Change Ahead

12 September 2006

Citigroup Bids $1.5 bln for China Bank Stake

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12 September 2006

Experian Acquires PriceGrabber.com

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