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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 2009
Page
16
Stocks jump with gains in homebuilders retailers and consumer discretionary shares pushing the Dow up 173 points after a four day decline. Strong earnings and Federal Reserve steps to wind down emergency lending supported demand for government bonds.
Commercial banks averaged 39.1 billion dollars in daily borrowing in the week ended Wednesday, up from 36.2 billion the prior week. Investment firms did not draw loans for the sixth straight week, last seeing 482 million in May. Rates on Fed loans were 0.50 percent.
The Commerce, California company OKK Trading agreed to pay a 665000 civil penalty after importing and selling toys with excessive lead levels and violating child safety standards. The settlement with the Consumer Product Safety Commission resolves allegations the firm knowingly imported and sold such toys from November 2007 through August, violating the federal ban on lead paint on toys.
Freddie Mac reported a rise in 30 year mortgage rates to 5.42 percent from 5.38 percent as the Fed buys mortgage backed securities backed by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae. The program averaged $467 billion weekly, up $11.8 billion from the prior week. The aim is to push down rates and aid the housing market.
Marion entrepreneur Christine Smart, advised by coach Lisa Van Allen, launches Designing Moves to help seniors downsize and transition. The business aids selling and donating items, arranging new homes, and offers seminars and connections with retirement communities while building an initial client base.
Mark Zimmerman Ford-BMW-Hyundai-Mitsubishi in Cedar Rapids launched a promo June 11 giving 40 free Ford shares with any new or used vehicle and one share to test drivers. Since start, 27 customers qualified for 40 shares and 39 for one share as dealers seek creative ways to boost sales amid a 30 percent decline. Zimmerman's company last offered such stock in the early 1980s. another dealer in Dearborn also has given Ford stock with cars this year.
Nearly half of adults doubt homeownership builds wealth per a National Foundation for Credit Counseling survey of about 1,000. Gail Cunningham notes housing was once central to retirement planning, but attitudes shift after mortgage market stress and observed consumer experience.
A seasoned shopper recalls a positive teen suit fitting and contrasts it with modern service woes. The piece offers tips for young consumers to stay polite, explain concerns clearly, use humor, personalize conversations, and ask for discounts after service interruptions.
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