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U.S. Bank Food Industries
QUARTERLY UPDATE: WINTER 2012

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The Food Industries Quarterly Update is designed to bring you 
the insight you need to optimize your banking strategies today 
and in the future. Our industry specialists provide clients 
with unsurpassed experience and understanding of the food and 
agribusiness sectors as well as regional conditions and economic 
cycles. 

Learn More: Food Industries
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MARKET PULSE: FOOD INDUSTRIES

Issues and thoughts on today's market

Today, more than any other time in history, what is happening 
around the world is having a major impact on the supply and 
demand for food resources here in the United States. When 
violent weather patterns in South America create havoc or 
imports and exports are halted in Asia because of a pandemic, 
volatility in the markets rules the day. With more than 30 
years working in the food industry, Elizabeth Hund, Senior 
Vice President and Division Head, Food Industries, understands 
the business, the cycles of the industry and the volatility 
that is prevalent today. We recently talked with Lizz to get 
her impressions of the current state and future of the industry.

Read More:
http://www.usbank.com/foodindustries_marketpulse


2012 ECONOMIC & FINANCIAL MARKET OUTLOOK

Keith Hembre, Nuveen's Chief Economist, discusses the economic 
outlook for 2012.

In recent months, economic sentiment has oscillated between 
fears of a double dip recession and expectations for a 
strengthening and durable domestic recovery. In this special 
commentary, by Keith Hembre of Nuveen Investments, you'll 
find his outlook for 2012 and insights on how the recovery 
will continue.

Read More:
http://www.usbank.com/resourcecenter_Hembre2012Outlook


U.S. BANK IN THE NEWS

Quality & value are keys to continued success

Customers continued to rank U.S. Bank highly in overall 
satisfaction, quality and value according to American Customer 
Satisfaction Index (ACSI) November 2012 research. U.S. Bank 
once again exceeded the industry average and the four largest
banks in the country. The ACSI released the results of the 
four largest banks in the country, along with industry
average and the combined average of all other banks. The 
highest reported score for a bank was 73 and industry average 
was 75 for overall satisfaction. Looking at two primary drivers 
of overall satisfaction - quality and value - U.S. Bank remains 
above the industry average and the largest four banks. In 
customer retention, U.S. Bank scored significantly higher 
than the bank industry average. 

Read More(1):
http://www.theacsi.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=12&Itemid=110 


RESOURCES

Keith Hembre's review & outlook

Get vital economic news, trends, updates and perspectives on 
the current state of the economy and financial markets.

Read the Feature
http://www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/commercial_business/products_and_services/financing/resource_center.cfm

Quarterly Market Views
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UPCOMING EVENTS
National Western Stock Show
January 7 - 22, 2012

National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA)
116th Annual Conference
March 18 - 20, 2012

Grocery Manufacturers Association
Executive Conference
August 25 - 28, 2012


CONTACT US
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