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The article reveals that major storms making landfall in the U.S. would cause insurance rates to rise, even though competition remains fierce in the property catastrophe reinsurance market, according to insurance firm UBS.

The article mentions the rise in rates for enrollees in the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) in United States due to the seven year contract given to company John Hancock Life and Health Insurance Company by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) .

The article reports that according to the U.S. Department of Commerce there is an increase in investment in value of new construction in January 2016. Topics discussed include spendings on private construction such as residential and nonresidential constructions, increase in in adjusted annual rate of public construction in January with increase in commercial and power rise; and a chart depicting seasonally adjusted annual rates for value of construction.

The article discusses issues concerning rates, market volatility, and pricing index in the field of freight and logistics services in the U.S. Bjorn Vang Jensen, vice president for global freight and logistics services at Electrolux, expresses his views on the value of pricing index as a solution to market volatility. The impact of pricing and freight rates on the operational status of carriers, financial aspect in particular, is discussed. Stability of rates and its link to reliability of logistics service are emphasized.

Global investors pulled funds from Thai assets ahead of Fed The Bank of Thailand kept its benchmark rate at 1.5 percent, as forecast by 22 of 23 economists surveyed by Bloomberg, while futures show 78 percent odds of a Fed hike. [Extracted from the article]

The article cites the improvement of conditions for the U.S. homeowners insurance market, according to the "2015 Homeowners ROE Outlook" report by reinsurance broker Aon Benfield. The report indicate the after-tax return-on-equity (ROE) for the business across the U.S. and it attributes the improved market conditions to improved rates in primary insurance, decline in estimated catastrophe loss ratio, and the falling cost of reinsurance.

The article reports on a proposal of the 10th Quadrentennial Review of Military Compensation (QRMC) in its final report that would boost the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for singles to 95 percent of family rates in the U.S. 234,100 single service members who draw BAH at the without-dependent rate would be affected by the suggestion. A QRMC study found that increasing the without-dependent rates would lessen the marriage incentive covered by the BAH program.

The article reports on the mortgage market's expectations from the Federal Open Market Committee meeting by the Federal Reserve on September 18, 2007 in the U.S. The market notes that a 50-basis point-cut from the funds will be advantageous for the market, while a mere 25-basis-point cut would only cheapen securities. The anticipated high reduction rate of funds likewise improved mortgage rates on September 7, 2007. Meanwhile, the prepayment rate in August 2007 slowed down by 3% to 4 %.

The article provides information on details that are commonly found in monthly credit cared statements in the U.S. It mentions that most monthly statements show the daily tally of credit card sales and the fees charged to process them. According to the author, calculating the actual credit card rate can be done by multiplying the average sales value by the number of transactions for a given billback.

The article reports on an explanation given by Tricare Management Activity officers to the members of the Mental Health Task Force of the Defense Health Board on the procedures of mental health reimbursement in the U.S. It says that the dollar amount covered by Tricare relies on the Tricare plan and the type of facility that provides treatment. It mentions that the mental health care payment rates of Tricare are restricted to the amounts paid by Medicare.

The article reports that many bankers expects more restraint from the U.S. Federal Reserve Board (FRB) in 2006. FRB has moved its overnight lending rate used by banks from a low of 1 percent in June 2004 to 4.25 percent as of mid-December 2005. According to John Kanas, chief executive of North Fork Bancorp Inc. has predicted that the lending rate will reach to 4.5 percent. It emphasizes that the rate hikes in 2005 has made business difficult for banks.

Reports on the overcharging of Comcast Corp. on several regulated rate categories in 2004 according to the reports of accountants from Aspaugh & Sculco and Front Range Consulting Inc. in January 2005. Findings of auditors on the Form 1250 rate filing of the company to the U.S. Federal Communications in 2004; Reaction of company spokesman Tim Fitzpatrick on the claims of the auditors; Remarks from auditor Garth Ashpaugh on the rates of Comcast.

Lists changes that are causing increased life insurance premiums in the U.S. Cholesterol level demanded by insurance companies; Insurance rate given to clients with relatives who developed certain diseases; Height and weight required by insurance companies to clients.

Reports on the failure of lawmakers to cap insurance rates and allow injured workers to choose doctors in California. Encouragement of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to urge residents to sign petitions in support of a business-backed ballot measure; Plan of the Assembly Democrats to introduced another one that would regulate rates; Comments of Harvey Mitchell, chief executive officer of the Escondido Chamber of Commerce on his fear that a system would allow workers to choose doctors.

Reports on the rate relief on local rights fees asked from National Basketball Association by Fox Sports network as a result of cable centric pacts in the U.S. Influence of the stand taken by Fox on the network's renegotiation with other teams; Inability of the network to provide exclusive coverage of certain games; Rate mandate of Fox.

Reports on the medical malpractice insurance rates in Nassau and Suffolk counties of Garden City in New York for the year ended July 2002. Increase in the rates of surgeons and obstetricians-gynecologists in comparison to the year ended July 2001; Cause of increase in medical malpractice rates in New York; Comparison of the rates of general surgeons in Nassau and Suffolk counties with their rates for Manhattan, New York.

Focuses on the suggestion of Senator John McCain on the reduction of cable rates in the U.S. Comparison between the rate of inflation and cable rates; Role of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 in the deregulation of cable rates; Factors contributing to cable rate increase.

Reports the decline of mortgage interest rates for housing loans in the U.S. Increase of house buying due to low interest rate; Down payment required by the Federal Housing Administration for housing loans; Result of the U.S. Census on homeownership.

Reports on the level of delinquency rate in accordance with the survey of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America in the United States. Prevalence of borrowers behind on their payments; Increase on the number of loans in the 60-day and 90-day late categories; Dominance of bankruptcy filings.

Reports the worth of residential loans of Countrywide Home Loans in October in Calabasas, California. Short-term rates cutting by Fed; Growth of the servicing asset in refinance environment; Amount of residential receivables of the company.

Reports on a record high charge-off rate posted by the United States securitized home equity loans at the end of the second quarter 2001. Reflection of loan seasoning; Weak credit quality of subprime home loans brought to market in the year 2000; Subprime credit quality mortgages.

Reports on the increasing applications for refinancing of mortgage loans in New York. Percentage of refinance applied by several businesses; Details of the data on the average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed rate mortgages; Impact of the declining mortgage rates on the refinance boom.

Focuses on the British money system used by colonists before the American Revolution in the United States. Equivalent of one British pound to shillings; Value of one shilling to pence; Cost of silver spoon of children in 1761.

Presents information on some of the basic terms and practices in commercial leasing in the U.S. Quotation of rental rates in terms of annual cost; Background on triple net rate; Details on common area factor.

Reports the complain of San Diego Gas & Electric Co. to the proposed rate hike to cover energy costs in California. Comments regarding the rate increase requested by the Department of Water Resources; Ways to pay for the state energy cost; Estimation of the expected cost to accrue for purchasing electricity.

Reports the drop of electric prices in New York. Drop of retail electric bills in July 2001; Comparison of retail electric costs with pre-deregulation level of costs; Result of deregulation of wholesale electric markets to electric prices in 2000.

Reports the employment and unemployment developments in the United States as of June 2001. Changes on the rate of unemployment; Experiences of the manufacturing industry on job losses; Statistics on the total employment and the labor force.

Reports the plan to increase the power rates despite the drop of wholesale prices in San Diego, California. Reasons on the lowering of the electricity cost; Opposition of San Diego Gas and Electric Co. on the possible rate increase; Justification of the California Public Utilities Commission regarding the issue.

Announces an increase in electric power cost in the United States by summer 2001. Trend for high levels of energy consumption in the country; Increase of the cost of natural gas for electric utilities; Campaign of power companies for consumers to reduce energy consumption.

Focuses on a petition sent to United States Energy Department Secretary Spencer Abraham about the rates imposed on clothes washing services. Energy consumption of laundry utilities; Production output of washing equipment manufacturers; Electricity rates in the country as of July 2001.

Reports on the confusion surrounding cable rate increases in the United States. National media's prominent reporting of the rise in cable rates for the 12-month period ending July 1, 2000; Problem in the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) methodology for calculating year-to-year cable rate increases.

Reports on economists and bond market experts' outlook for short-term interest rates and mortgage rates in the United States in year 2001. Rate cut expected; Expected average fixed mortgage rate for the year; Implications for the bond market; Decline posted by the Mortgage Bankers Association refinancing index during the third week of January 2001.

Reports that the mortgage industry in the United States could be on the verge of a refinancing market to rival the record one in 1998, according to Ken Posner of Morgan Stanley Dean Witter. 30-year mortgage rates; Upturn in refinancing activity; Estimated origination volume of the industry in 2001.

Reports on the negative publicity generated by United States cable operator AT&T Broadband's 2001 rate hike announcements. Nationwide average of price increase; Criticisms from consumer groups.

Focuses on the increased liability insurance rates for executives in the United States. Trend towards heftier lawsuits; Changes in labor market conditions exposing executives to more legal risks.

Reports on the warning made by the representatives of Bay Area observers on things to avoid in the event of the inevitable technology sector in California. Increase in the rates of the renting industry; Description of the Santa Clara County; Plan of San Diego to join the Downtown dot-com scene.

Addresses the high-yield bonds, or junk bonds, market in the United States, as of November 2000. Impact of a decline in the bond prices; Possibility of economic repercussions should the bonds continue to plummet; Lack of a market for trading and selling the bonds.

Reports the proposals of Enpex to build a natural gas-fired power plant in San Diego, California. Effort to solve the energy crises; Comments of company president Richard Hertzberg on the plans; Factors contributing to the low energy costs; Government policies on the rates of energy power.

Focuses on the decline of the personal savings rate in the United States for the third quarter of 2000. Negative effect of the decline on the economy; Factors contributing to the decline; Decline of consumer spending.

Reports on the increase in asking rates for office spaces in Long Island, New York. Factors attributed to the usually low asking rents in the tri-state region; Asking rent for premier office buildings including the EAB Plaza in Uniondale and the class A office facility nearing completion at the Reckson Executive Park in Melville; Vacancy and asking rates in northern New Jersey and across the Hudson in Fort Lee.

Focuses on hearings conducted by the United States Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to decide on whether to allow California-based utility San Diego Gas & Electric Co. (SDG&E) to hike electricity rates. Testimonies on causes of high electricity rates; Impact of a bill which imposes a price cap at the retail level on electricity rates; Suggestions for lowering electric rates.

Reports that the planned rate increase by the Michigan Basic Property Insurance Association for homeowners' insurance has been approved by the Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Services.

Reports that the United States Congress has asked the insurance industry to control growth in long-term care insurance premiums.

Reports on United States cable operators' opposition against the plan of the Fox Family Channel to increase its license fee. Cable operators' concern over the channel's declining ratings and its programming direction; Reasons cited by Fox Family officials on why the network deserves a price hike; Increase in the network's spending on both marketing and programming.

Presents a list of warehouses in New Orleans, Louisiana. Data on the total occupied space; Provision of rail service and loading dock; Sale price and rent rates: Information on leasing agents; Features of the warehouses.

Reports on an increase in average residential electricity costs in New Orleans, Louisiana, in August 2000. Impact of high fuels prices on electricity costs; Implementation of the line item called the fuel adjustment factor on electricity bills.

Discusses findings of a Federal Reserve Board survey indicating that one reason why commercial banks are increasing their holdings of 1-4 family mortgages is that some of the loans are not easily securitized. Origination of more hybrid adjustable rate mortgages by commercial banks; Failure of loans to meet downpayment requirements set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Reports on the TeleTips survey from the Telecommunications Research & Action Center about the fees paid by United States customers for their long-distance telephone bills. Increase in the rates of AT&T; Small carriers that have plans with lower rates; Agreement with long-distance carriers brokered by the Federal Communications Commission.