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A key bank industry group released data showing that consumer loan delinquencies may be nearing their peak but said it remained concerned about persistent weakness in the economy and job markets.

The American Bankers Association said on Thursday consumer loan delinquencies dropped in seven categories in the third quarter, including bank card delinquencies, which fell 0.24 percentage points to 4.77 percent of all accounts.

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Bolstered by low rates and strong demand, companies and others have been rushing to issue a near record level of new debt since the start of the year and the trend should continue for now.

Thomson Reuters' IFR Markets says so far this week, there's been $51 billion in total dollar-denominated corporate issuance. This would be the largest weekly issuance since 2000, were it not for the $71 billion in the first week of 2009, when financial institutions relied on a government guarantee to issue $48 billion in debt.

Each year New York City goes gaga for fashion. Designers from across the world make it their year's top priority to show off their newly formulated wares during this prestigious week.

Over the years, not only has this week become exponentially popular, the side attractions have almost taken center stage. What was once simply a week of fashion shows has morphed into seven days of star studded power and 2009's installation was no exception.

As the Key West Symphony Orchestra expands into the South Florida market, they strive to become an active member of the community.  As a result, the orchestra is proud to announce a new regional name, the South Florida Symphony Orchestra.  This name change will provide greater opportunity for the orchestra to grow and expand its brand in the region and reach a new audience.

LILONGWE (Reuters) - Amnesty International urged Malawi on Wednesday to release two men arrested last week after becoming the first gay couple to wed in the conservative southern African state, which bars homosexuality.

A Malawi court on Monday denied bail to Steve Mojeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga following their arrest on charges of public indecency over the December 26 symbolic traditional wedding.

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