Greenspan signals rate cut boost drives Dow higher
Stocks surge as Greenspan's remarks lift mood on global crisis. The Dow jumps 257 points to 8154.41, led by late-session buying, with broader indexes climbing as investors anticipate a rate cut at next week's Fed meeting. Greenspan tests flexibility while lawmakers press for action.
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Greenspan signals rate cut amid Asia crisis concerns
Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan signaled a potential rate cut next week. He told the Senate Budget Committee that few signs the Asia crisis has subsided and policymakers may vote to lower the federal funds rate from 5.5 percent. Wall Street rallied as traders anticipated a cut, with the Dow surging and closing higher.
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GOP Leads in Money Amid DCCC Spending Gap
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee trails the GOP 4 to 1 in hard money available for House candidates. The DCCC faces a six figure donation from Bernard Schwartz of Loral Corp amid federal scrutiny of satellite deals with China. Republicans urge returning the funds as Election Day nears, while the DCCC relies on smarter spending and available loans to close the gap.
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