Free Trade Opinion Calls for Abolishing Barriers
M Ray Perryman argues for free trade and warns against tariffs and quotas. He counters critics citing job losses and high prices, endorses Clinton's stance on Japan, and urges open markets to spur growth while noting trade deficit figures.
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Clinton
Japan
Infinity
World Trade Organization
M. Ray Perryman
Perryman Consultants Inc
Edwin L. Cox School of Business
Southern Methodist University
Rate plunge lifts hopes for economy recovery
Long term U S rates have fallen sharply, reversing 1994 moves and fueling optimism that cheaper borrowing could boost housing and other sectors. Mortgage demand has surged, with new home loan applications up 35 percent in late April and existing loan applications nearly doubled, as lenders cut 30-year fixed rates toward 8 percent.
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U.S
Mortgage Bankers Association
Sung Won Sohn
Norwest Corp
Minneapolis
John Lenski
Moody's Investors Service
Wall Street Credit Rating Agency
U.S. Treasury
Federal Reserve
HSH Associates
Butler, N.J
Havemann
HSH
Commerce Department
Supermarkets Lead Next Wave in Co-Branded Credit Cards
Credit cards tied to stores expand beyond GM and Ford. Supermarket cards offer immediate rebates on everyday purchases, delivering loyalty by keeping a store name visible at every purchase. Dillons Food Stores launched a Visa card to boost repeat business, with plans to roll out at more locations.
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At&t
Sprint
Shell
Blockbuster Entertainment
Peter Lucas
Credit Card Management
Alan Ellison
M&t Bank
Visa
MasterCard
Michael O’brien
O’brien
Stephanie Caracristi
Dillons Food Stores
Hutchinson
Kan
Faith Tucker
Bank IV
Wichita
Dillons
Real estate tips for sellers and homeowners
Buyers value curb appeal and neutral decor while market conditions and smart repairs influence price. Experts advise professional inspections, warranties, realistic pricing, and brokered marketing or fair incentives. FSBO may save money but adds duties including advertising plans and open houses.
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Coldwell Banker-Helfant
Virginia Beach
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