Economy weakens as business confidence dims
U.S. durable goods orders fell excluding aircraft and transport in June, signaling waning corporate confidence amid a sluggish economy. Core capital goods orders dropped 1.4 percent, the third decline in four months, while overall orders rose mainly due to aircraft. Housing contracts eased 1.4 percent in June, though the index remains 9.5 percent higher than a year ago, suggesting a bumpy housing recovery ahead while growth for Q2 may slow to around 1.1-1.5 percent.
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Congress weighs stopping budget bills into next year
Congress considers a six month stopgap to postpone 12 annual spending bills as the lame duck session looms. Speaker Boehner and Senate Leader Reid clash over timing while Democrats and Republicans weigh a shorter term extension to avoid a shutdown before Election Day.
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30 year mortgage rates hit new low
Washington Freddie Mac reported the 30 year fixed mortgage averaged 3.49 percent, below previous records and down from 3.53 percent last week. The 15 year rate fell to 2.80 percent as housing activity shows mixed gains.
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The Obama administration weighs options for more direct involvement in Syria. Secretary Hillary Clinton says establishing a safe zone is only a question of time. The United States will not provide arms to rebels or seek a no fly zone.
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