Bankers Trust raises prime lending rate to 10 percent
New York Bankers Trust Co, the seventh largest U.S. commercial bank, announces a 10 percent prime lending rate, the highest since last year. The move follows a jump in short term funds costs, tied to a tighter policy by the Federal Reserve and stronger demand for business loans.
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New York stocks faltered as Bankers Trust raised its prime lending rate to 10 percent, matching last year’s peak. The Dow fell 7.50 to 939.96, with declines leading and volume subdued. Standard Oil of California and gold stocks dominated activity as prices slipped.
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