Stocks slip as Iraq power transfer clouds market mood
In afternoon trading on Monday U.S. stocks edged lower as economic worries and Fed rate expectations weighed on sentiment. Oil fell on the Iraq transfer news while traders awaited the Fed decision and fresh economic data. Dow lost 14.75 to 10,357.09 as S&P 500 and Nasdaq declined. Wal-Mart cut forecast. Thomson Corp to buy Information Holdings for 441 million, offsetting some losses.
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Consumers Increase Spending in May Signaling Recovery
May consumer spending rose 1 percent, the largest gain since October 2001, with incomes up 0.6 percent for a second straight month. Inflation-adjusted spending rose 0.4 percent. Economists expect a 0.25 percentage point rate hike by the Fed amid Moderated inflation forecasts.
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Gas prices fall to lowest in nearly two months
Washington motorists see the national regular gasoline average dip to just over 1.92 a gallon per the Energy Department EIA report. Prices slipped 1.6 cents last week, fifth straight decline, though GOP inventories remain below average and refiners run near capacity. Regional variations appear with Midwest edging up slightly and West Coast plus New England still above 2.00 a gallon. Lundberg survey also shows a 6.6 cent drop in two weeks, with self-serve regular at about 1.94.
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Baytown explores development impact fee under debate
City officials and business leaders debated a proposed development impact fee. Escontrias supported the fee, while Mayo Shaffer Urban Capetillo Quinlin urged caution about costs being passed to buyers. Several developers warned the Planning and Zoning Commission to seek a compromise to balance new growth with existing residents.
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Oil price drop after Iraq power handover
Oil prices slid to multiweek lows as supply fears eased amid Iraq sovereignty transfer from the Coalition Provisional Authority to an interim government. Analysts cautioned against assuming security would quickly improve, noting ongoing opposition and potential disruption to oil infrastructure.
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