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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1993
Page
8
The market's Dow Jones average hits new highs while many stocks fall sharply. Philip Morris and Apple Computer slump from prior peaks as tariffs and earnings outlooks fuel volatility, prompting analysts to flag risk and patient buying opportunities in growth stocks.
Construction spending rose 1.2 percent in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $460.1 billion, led by a 9.3 percent jump in highways and streets public construction. Private spending rose 0.3 percent with gains in residential outlays offsetting non residential declines.
European Community finance ministers widened the fluctuation band for EMS currencies to 15 percent to curb speculation and allow more central bank flexibility. The move drew praise from Germany but drew criticism from the Netherlands and Denmark, with traders noting calmer markets in Brussels while yen rose in Tokyo. The changes take effect immediately and aim to support gradual monetary union progress toward 1999.
The exchange rate mechanism widens fluctuation bands for EC currencies to curb inflation and stabilize rates as investors trade to profit. Traders question urgency of reforms while several currencies including the French franc and the pound face pressure after recent selloffs and fears of expulsion from the system.
Local markets show Midland Elevator quotes for Wheat 2.89 Corn 2.29 Milo 3.66 Soybeans 6.63. Omaha Livestock Market notes hogs 1100 head mixed 1.00 higher. cattle and calves up 2.00 with steers 74.00 75.00, heifers 73.50 74.50. sheep lambs lower. New York stocks rise as European finance ministers seek calm. Dow up 15.65 to 3555.12 with NYSE volume 105.10 million. ECB moves ease exchange rate pressures.
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