structured finance december 19 2006 www fitchratings com asset backed special report term abs credit action november analyst kevin d albert 1 212 908 0823 performance analytics nicholas rossetti 0641 summary this highlights trends and rating actions taken by fitch ratings in the nonmortgage securities market during on dec 12 for fourth straight month federal reserve decided to hold interest rates at 5 25 addition consumer price index remained unchanged helping relieve concerns of inflation consequently collateral quarter has thus far line with expectations one class small business loans sector was upgraded compared 10 classes card prior positive reflect quality receivables enhancement provided legal cash flow structures same period 2005 raised a total 40 notes auto loan time share sectors row there have been