U S debt sales hit records again feeding deficit criticism
The U S Treasury plans another record debt sale of 84 billion dollars in the coming quarter, surpassing prior levels and signaling a widening federal deficit. Analysts expect debt issuance to exceed 1 trillion dollars for a second year, tied to tax cuts, spending, and aging demographics.
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Consumers Energy urges Michigan customers cut gas use after outage
An equipment fire at a Macomb County gas compressor station prompted Consumers Energy to call for voluntary natural gas reductions. The station is shut in as safety and damage assessments proceed with no injuries reported. Storage fields in Northville and St. Clair are being used to offset demand.
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Westshore Design buys Petra Electronics Manufacturing
Westshore Design LLC announced its acquisition of Petra Electronics Manufacturing on Monday. CEO Gary Van Dyke states the move expands markets and customer reach, adding lighting, entertainment devices and automotive controls capabilities. Westshore Design, based in Holland, supplies engineering for embedded controls and circuit boards.
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Fed signals no rate hikes soon keeps rates steady
The Federal Reserve held rates at 2.25 to 2.5 percent and signaled patience about future increases. Powell cited global pressures and mild inflation, while investors boosted the Dow over 25,000 with hopes of continued modest borrowing costs. The Fed also said it could slow or end bond portfolio reductions if needed to support the economy.
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