Readjustment Trends Highlight Northwest Finance
The September issue of Current Commerce from the Seattle National Bank reviews Northwest conditions. It notes rising interest rates with top commercial paper at 8 percent and loans to solid firms at 8 to 9 percent. The essay explains higher rates stem from lagging money supply versus soaring prices and government financing. It predicts rates may stay high as the U.S. financial system gradually stabilizes with limited upheaval.
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Vicious spiral ends as prices and credit tighten across sectors
The piece notes a turning point after years of rising costs and wages, with tighter credit, reduced production, and cautious buying. It reports fewer business disruptions, mixed commodity price moves, and a shift in retail demand as households seek bargains on a tempering market.
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