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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1976
Page
6
Bankers and officials monitor New York City bank data on commercial and industrial loans to gauge the economy. After a sharp 21 percent drop from January 1975 to September, the decline mirrors past recessions while year to year growth has only recently turned negative.
Wilson B. Garnett of the US Independent Telephone Association told the Rocky Mountain Telephone Association convention that in 1977 the industry will push Congress to review federal regulator policies. He warned FCC moves toward customer equipment and private line competition could raise prices and urged action to restore congressional authority.
Stock prices rose on hopes oil exporters will moderate price hikes after their upcoming meeting. The Dow gained 5.49 to 943.57 with a broad 2 to 1 advance, while 15.53 million shares traded. Government data show third quarter GNP growth slowed to 3.8 percent, down from 4 percent.
London gold at 128.25 down 3.50, IMM Dec gold 128.70 down 3.20, Dec silver 4.32-410 down 100c, Jan platinum 156.00 down 1.20, Dec copper 59c down 0.3, Dec wheat 2.57 down 0. Vac, Dec corn 2.38 down 2, Nov soybeans 6.61 down 9 1 2, Dec soybean meal 187.20 down 0 Soc, Dec soybean oil 21.78 down 1, Dec live cattle 40.72 down 0 15, Dec live hogs 34.22 up 45c, Feb pork bellies 51.20 up 88c, Dec fresh eggs 66.9 up 0 5, Nov plywood 183.30 down 1 50 thousand sq ft, Dec cotton 7c, Mar sugar 8.79c. Market not closed.
Pacific Insurance suspends auto and personal lines acceptance while Travelers and others warn of higher costs. Officials cite surging medical, auto repair, and hospital costs driving loss ratios up and prompting stricter underwriting and potential rate hikes for consumers.
The American Exchange notes Blue Cross of Southern California is expanding its operations and growing its presence in the regional health insurance market, signaling increased coverage options and potential job growth.
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