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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 2003
Page
9
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Anne Crowe, vice president at Salomon Smith Barney, states that consumer, business, and investor nerves stem from uncertainty over international crises in Iraq, North Korea, and Venezuela, keeping economic expansion restrained.
Governor Bob Wise announced a $30,000 West Virginia Local Economic Development Grant to the Development Authority of Mercer County for economic development work. LED funds support general operations and local community efforts, with authorities joining the Certified Development Communities program and eligible for up to $30,000 per county with a matching cash contribution.
Bluefield economists surveyed by USA TODAY foresee 3.2 percent growth in 2003 with gains in stock markets and consumer spending, and a drop in unemployment. They warn that prolonged Iraq war or a new terrorist attack could dampen confidence and alter the outlook. They cite low capital costs boosting investment and job creation while noting fear factors.
United States economic projections show 2003 growth at 3.2 percent the fastest in three years. First quarter growth at 1.4 percent with acceleration to 3.5 percent by fall. Price stability expected with no strong inflation or deflation pressures. Dow Jones average seen at 9550 from 8342 now. Unemployment anticipated to drop to 5.7 percent by year end. Consumer spending rising 2.8 percent. Business investment to rebound for the first time since 2000 as profits rise. Deficit to be a topic in 2003 with possible rate uncertainty but limited bond-market impact.
AARP finds about 20 percent of workers aged 50 to 70 delaying retirement due to 2002 stock market losses with 3 percent of retirees reentering work. Many fear funds may run out in 10 years, while 15 percent saved nothing for retirement and 27 percent aged 40 to 59 have under $10,000 saved.
Bluefield report notes the Dow Jones average finished 2002 down about 17 percent, its steepest yearly decline in 25 years, with December the worst since 1931. S&P lost nearly 24 percent and NASDAQ fell 31 percent, marking three consecutive global yearly declines.
CiCi’s Pizza opens its second area location in Princeton on December 30 and has already ranked second in nationwide sales among 400 CiCi’s stores after three weeks in Martinsburg region. Mike and Les Lemmons, backed by Winmar Pizza, plan more than two dozen outlets in the Mountain State as demographics meet retail demand.
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