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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 2003
Page
5
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The Commerce Department reports GDP rose 2.4 percent annualized in Q2, the fastest pace since last summer, aided by stronger consumer and business spending and defense outlays. Unemployment claims fell to 388,000, a five month low, signaling stabilizing layoffs.
Mortgage rates on 30 year fixed notes climbed to 6.14 percent for the week ending Aug 1, the highest since Dec 6 2002, as economists cite stronger economy, budget deficits concerns, and a softer Fed cut as factors. Refinancing slows and buyer interest may wane. Freddie Mac reports.
Wall Street extended gains as GDP grew 2.4 percent in Q2 and jobless claims fell for a third week. The Nasdaq led a July rally with a sixth straight monthly rise while Dow and S&P logged multi-month winning streaks. Exxon Mobil and Procter & Gamble earnings aided advance as last-hour profit-taking trimmed intraday gains. Investors remain confident in momentum for the second half, echoing Greenspan’s optimism.
In Chicago prices for September soybeans fell about 2 percent after rains hit dry western growing regions, with corn retreating and wheat rising on renewed export hopes. The EU suspended export licenses, removing a top U.S. rival, while USDA export sales provided support to soybeans. September delivery: soybeans $5.32, corn $2.06, oats $1.39, wheat $3.481.
Eastern Cornbelt carcass prices closed steady with 0.5 to 0.9 inch back fat ranges from 56.50 to 61.17. Today's Illinois direct hog purchases total 18,106 with generally steady prices and light demand for moderate offerings. 1 to 3 weights 300-400 Ibs 28.00-30.00, 400-500 Ibs 31.00-32.00, 500-600 Ibs 33.00-34.00, over 600 Ibs 34.00-36.00. Boars under 300 Ibs 21.00-28.00, over 300 Ibs 5.00-9.00.
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