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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 2007
Page
16
Stocks rebound from summer slump as manufacturing and construction data strengthen bets on a rate cut. Tech shares rebound, with General Motors rising 1.18 to 31.92 as the Dow gains 91.12 to 13,448.86, the S&P 500 up 15.43 to 1,489.42, and the Nasdaq up 33.88 to 2,630.24.
Southwest Airlines raised one way ticket prices by up to ten dollars in long routes and by smaller amounts in short and medium haul markets. United Airlines quickly matched the increase in overlapping routes as fuel costs drive higher fares.
Treasury raises hopes with lower rates on three month and six month bills. Three month bills sold at 4.350 percent, down from 4.600 percent last week, while six month bills fetched 4.380 percent, down from 4.590 percent. The three month rate marks the lowest since August. The one year bill average yield rose to 4.30 percent from 4.16 percent.
Iowa Workforce Development will keep unemployment tax rates unchanged for 2007 marking six straight years of stability. Director Elisabeth Buck notes Iowa has one of the nation’s lowest rates with nearly half the employers at zero percent and over 75 percent paying under one percent.
A random survey shows unleaded regular ethanol priced at 2.42 dollars as the low price today in the Corridor. Prices are rounded to the nearest cent and reflect yesterday afternoon readings from stations on Station Road and Ranger at 1st Avenue and 15th Street.
The Iowa Employer Benefits Study reports premiums up 8.2 percent last year the slowest rise since 2001 while deductibles and co payments rose. Small firms saw higher increases and many employers adopted higher deductibles and consumer driven plans to curb costs.
Teena Theiss opens Teena's Classic Furniture & Interior Design at 829 Second Ave SE Cedar Rapids in October 2004. The former Jeff Jones Furniture space now hosts a consignments model with weekly arrivals and regular hours, including targeted appointments to suit customers.
The Federal Reserve and banking agencies issue non binding guidance urging loan service companies to work with borrowers facing potential defaults on adjustable rate mortgages. Regulators stress proactive outreach as 2 million ARMs reset by end of 2008 amid housing downturn and rising defaults.
Wall Street analysts urge holding DaimlerChrysler stock after the DaimlerChrysler AG split with Chrysler LLC. UBS sees upside to about 120 a share while Zacks forecasts 100. Bank of America stays neutral with a 97 target. DaimlerChrysler remains praised for diesel expertise and Europe truck business despite market caution.
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