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Nambe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-23-04 08:54 AM
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Investor Optimism Continues To Slide In August, According To UBS Index
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Optimism slipped again this month, with investors continuing to express less confidence in the economy and their personal investments, according to the UBS Index of Investor Optimism(R), a joint effort of UBS and the Gallup Organization.

Currently at 77, the overall Index decreased by 11 points, down from 88 in July. Conducted monthly, the Index had a baseline of 124 when it was established in 1996.

The decrease can be attributed to a 7-point decline in the Index's economic dimension, which measures investors' sentiment on economic growth, unemployment, stock market performance and inflation. This month's drop is also driven by a 4-point decrease in investors' confidence in their ability to reach investment targets and maintain income. Of those surveyed: ...


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yellowcanine Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-23-04 09:04 AM
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1. So much for the "Investor Class" being in the Bush camp. "Have a Twinkie,
Carl (Rove). And don't worry about finishing off the box. We can get more."
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fertilizeonarbusto Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-23-04 03:09 PM
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3. LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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AndyTiedye Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Aug-23-04 03:08 PM
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2. I Don't Think The Market can BEAR Any More of Bush*

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