Fed trims rates for sixth time this year
The Federal Reserve cut rates by a quarter point for the sixth time this year signaling a possible end to bolder easing. Analysts expect at least one more move in August, with some forecasting the last of half-point cuts to support the economy. Wall Street showed mixed results as Dow slipped while Nasdaq edged higher on the decision.
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Fed trims rate by quarter point for sixth cut this year
The Federal Reserve reduced the federal funds rate by a quarter-point to 3.75 percent on Wednesday, marking the sixth cut this year. The move lowers borrowing costs and signals ongoing monetary easing amid markets awaiting the impact on growth.
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Boucher pushes coal powered plants aid in energy plan
U S Rep Frederick C Rick Boucher D Va urges coal to drive energy strategy introducing HB 2323 in the House Energy and Air Quality Subcommittee He says the bill would provide financial incentives to use coal in electricity generation boosting Southwest Virginia economy and encouraging new coal fired plants He stressed using America s abundant fuel to a greater extent from Washington on a Wednesday afternoon.
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Highway Officials: 1 73 74 project still on track
Bluefield Michigan and Ohio suspending corridor studies will not affect Interstate 73 74 construction in Bluefield. King Coal Highway Executive Director Mike Mitchem says Virginia and West Virginia continue their portion and a June 30 2002 interchange completion is targeted.
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Cedar Bluff bids boundary hearing with county foes
Cedar Bluff officials press the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors to honor a May 15 motion for a public hearing on a disputed boundary adjustment. Richlands also seeks the same land and a hearing, targeting land near the county school complex, Gateway Shopping Center, and Jones Chapel Road. The supervisors had postponed Cedar Bluff’s move last week.
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Gas prices dip to $1.24 a gallon in Bluefield area
LUEFIELD Va motorists cheer as regular unleaded drops to $1.24, the lowest in years, with officials predicting further declines to about $1.19 to $1.20 by summer. AAA spokesman Larry Peters cites rising inventories and conservation as drivers, while noting the national average may slip toward $1.50.
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