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CONSUMER confidence has rallied here, as key Asian markets continue leading the world out of recession.
A new survey found confidence rose nine points from April to November, matching the global average, as better job prospects and healthier savings gave people heart. However, Singapore consumers, like those across the world, are still nervous about economic prospects, the Nielsen Global Consumer … more

GLOBAL economies may have taken a beating in the past 12 months, but the crisis could have the unintended outcome of prolonging the life of Mother Earth, a new survey shows.
According to a study commissioned by German technology conglomerate Siemens, investments in more environmentally friendly technologies are set to increase as green shoots of growth emerge after a year-long recession.

The stu… more

AP – A new survey by online brokerage TD Ameritrade says college is the top reasons teens save their money. The results were a pleasant surprise to educators who are focusing on getting personal finance taught in schools. The survey indicated 78 percent of teens say they want to share the cost of college with their parents.

THREE out of four women here feel they are not equipped to make sound investment decisions and only half feel financially secure, a new survey has found.
The online survey was conducted by local women’s rights group Aware in collaboration with financial advisory services group ipac financial planning Singapore. The 400 participants were selected from Aware’s and ipac’s databases.
The women appeare… more

Economists are pleased with the Fed’s policy on interest rates but skeptical of the government’s ability to rein in spending, a new survey finds.

Americans are cutting back their spending but not abandoning favorite summertime pursuits despite the extra expense, a new survey released Wednesday indicates.