Discount Rate Related Podcasts

Cell Phone Customer Loyalty Programs Reduce Churn (Podcast)

Wireless carriers in the U.S. are under pressure from the Feds and consumers to either eliminate or pro-rate early contract termination charges. Carriers argue they need to charge customers who break their contracts due to marketing and discounted handset costs, while wireless subscribers want the freedom to switch carriers at any time.

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9/17 Podcast: The big week is finally here

Will we finally get the rate cut we have been anticipating in the US on Tuesday? Or with the Fed throw everyone a curve and adjust the discount rate instead? Will housing and inflation numbers affect the market at all or will they be overshadowed by the Fed?

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In the Financial Papers: Today’s Top Forex News 091807

Podcast Covers:- What will the Fed do with the Discount Rate?- Chinese Stock Market Hits Record Highs- Movement in Yield Curve Could Boost Bank Profits- Gold Prices, More Room to Rise- Lehman Earnings Better Than Expected- E-trade Exits Mortgage business- Credit Squeeze Cuts Share Buybacks- Moody’s Talks of Ratings Reform

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