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Newspaper
Scottsdale Progress
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1975
Page
6
The article analyzes how the Dow Jones Industrial Average fluctuates around the 1000 level as interest rates rise and fall. It notes past peaks near 1051.70, sub-900 levels in 1975, and a 1974 drop to 577.60 tied to a 12 percent prime rate. It compares stock and bond returns across decades, highlighting current gains of 4.6 percent for stocks and 8.6 percent for bonds.
Congress has not approved a 39.8 billion extension of federal revenue sharing set to expire December 31 1976. Local governments face budget gaps as cities plan for July 1 fiscal years and may need to cut services or raise taxes if funds are delayed beyond May 15 1976. San Diego warned of 8 million loss or 34 cent per 100 assessed value tax hike. nationwide 39 956 units stand to lose after the five year program ends. President Ford urged a slightly altered formula increasing annual allocations to 150 million and tightening civil rights protections while debates focus on fairness of the distribution and per capita limits.
John Diebold, head of The Diebold Group, says computers already influence 30 to 40 daily activities and are changing business methods. He predicts future advances include voice responding systems, brainwave controlled interfaces, and office terminals replacing traditional letters and paper.
London gold at 143.50 down 0.75 per oz and IMM Dec at 145.00 down 1.30. Oct silver 4.27 down 0.17, platinum 145.75 down 1.6 per oz Dec, copper 53.1 down 0.6 per lb Dec. Wheat 3.924 down 0.04 per bushel Dec, corn 2.63 down 0.02 per bushel Now, soybeans 5.98 down 0.42 per bushel Dec. Live cattle 44.60 up 1.50 per cwt Dec, live hogs 93.62 down 0.60 per cwt Feb, pork bellies 07.67 down 1.50 per cwt Dec, fresh eggs 5.90 per dozen May 0.65 UB. Maine potatoes 12.98 limit down Second Nov. Plywood 128.90 up 2.10 per thousand sq ft Dec. Cotton 51,676 down 0.49 per lb Mar. Sugar 14.14 up 0.16 per lb.
New York AP reports Ameri Exchange set noon prices for commodities as trading halted for a moment amid fluctuating quotes. Market observers note brief volatility and no immediate major shifts in key indices.
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