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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Producer Prices Surge in Possible Inflation Warning
14 August 2007
Issuers in Sioux Falls Watch Card Reform Efforts
13 August 2007
Prof Argues Card Issuers Like Bankrupt Consumers
13 August 2007
Card Issuers Focus on Bankrupt Consumers: Report
10 August 2007
MicroBilt and Equifax Help Businesses Make Informed Credit Decisions
9 August 2007
Card Spending Sends Consumer Credit Higher
8 August 2007
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6 August 2007
Analyst Downgrade Sends Purchasers? Stocks Down
3 August 2007
Subprime Woes Take Center Stage
3 August 2007
Economist Tells ACA Economy to Strengthen in Second Half
27 July 2007
Economic Growth Strengthens in Second Quarter
27 July 2007
Certegy Identity Theft Probe Grows
27 July 2007
First Data International to Acquire Check Forte in Brazil
26 July 2007
GE Unveils Credit Card Dedicated to Reducing Cardholders? Carbon Emissions
26 July 2007
Minorities have Lower Credit Scores, FTC Reports
25 July 2007
Hotel Credit Risk Sees Steady Drop
24 July 2007
Rival Bidders Increase Cash Offer for ABN Amro
16 July 2007
Capital One Survey: More Teens Eager To Learn About Money
16 July 2007
Foreclosures Set Record in First Half of 2007
13 July 2007
Dutch Supreme Court Rules in Favor of BofA and ABN in Merger Case
13 July 2007