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Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: HIO) announces its portfolio composition as of September 30, 2009. Investment Objective: The Fund seeks a high current income. Capital appreciation is a secondary objective. Portfolio Composition*: Asset Allocation High Yield 87.2% Investment

http://www.zibb.com/article/5688365/Western+Asset+High+Income+Opportunity+Fund+Inc+as+of+September

Congressman Fattah Awards $844,000 in Affordable Housing Grants: Gaudenzia, NewCourtland, New Directions for Women and PEC Receive Funding (Business Wire)

News | finance.yahoo.com | 9 hours 38 minutes ago

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Congressman Chaka Fattah (PA-02) today announced the awarding of $844,176 in grants from the Federal Home Loan Bank

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Congressman-Fattah-Awards-bw-2980821635.html?x=0&.v=1

CBI: Crisis-hit firms 'to slash borrowing'

News | www.thisismoney.co.uk | 15 hours 3 minutes ago

The recession has left a lasting imprint on business which is likely to result in companies borrowing far less and employing fewer 'core workers', according to the CBI The recession has left a lasting imprint on business which is likely to result in companies borrowing far less and employing fewer

http://www.thisismoney.co.uk/news/article.html?in_article_id=494692&in_page_id=53946&ito=1565

Bank lending falls in third quarter of 2009

News | www.printweek.com | Nov 20, 2009

Lending to UK businesses fell across all sectors in the third quarter of 2008, Bank of England statistics have shown, leading to increased fears of a stifled economic recovery.

http://www.printweek.com/RSS/News/968745/Bank-lending-falls-third-quarter-2009/

Best Affirms Ratings of Assurant and Its Subsidiaries; Several Upgraded

News | www.insurancejournal.com | Nov 20, 2009

A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength ratings (FSR) and issuer credit ratings (ICR) of the P/C and life/health insurance subsidiaries of Assurant, Inc. Best also affirmed the ICR of ...

http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2009/11/20/105470.htm

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Will the government bond market blow up?

News | www.moneyweek.com | Nov 20, 2009

Because of how governments and central banks responded to the financial crisis, debt, bail-outs and stimulus programmes are putting pressure on the bond market. So is it heading for disaster and what would the consequences be for the wider economy? David Stevenson reports.

http://www.moneyweek.com/investments/will-the-government-bond-market-blow-up-46209.aspx

Retail sales rise but lending to businesses still on the wane - Telegraph

News | www.telegraph.co.uk | Nov 19, 2009

Spending on Britain's high streets held up in October with a 0.4pc rise in retail sales. The increase was driven predominantly by sales of clothing and household goods, according to the Office for National Statistics.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/financetopics/recession/6608624/Retail-sales-rise-but-lending-to-businesses-still-on-the-wane.html

Economic Report: U.K. Oct. retail sales rise

News | www.marketwatch.com | Nov 19, 2009

British retail sales rise at their fastest annual pace in 17 months, the Office for National Statistics reports.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/uk-oct-retail-sales-rise-2009-11-19?siteid=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20marketwatch%2Ffinancial%20(MarketWatch.com%20-%20Financial%20Services%20Industry%20News)

Mortgage lending rises but market scepticism remains

News | www.guardian.co.uk | Nov 19, 2009

Mortgage lending rose by 5% in October, but the Council of Mortgage Lenders says the outlook for 2010 is only modest

http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2009/nov/19/mortgage-lending-rises-scepticism-remains

The 70% Discount on Goldman's $500M Gift (On the Street)

News | www.smartmoney.com | Nov 19, 2009

According to a review of Goldman’s program by SmartMoney in consultation with corporate tax experts, the ultimate price tag of the initiative could be far less than the heavily publicized $500 million.

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