Nearly half of adult women enter changing workforce
AP reports May labor data show 37.26 million adult women in the labor force, 49.5 percent of all adult women, with women making up over one third of the total 100.26 million. Unemployment for men held at 4.2 percent while women rose to 6.3 percent. Wholesale prices rose .7 percent in May, consumer prices up .9 percent in April, and Carter warned he would veto inflationary legislation. Retailers Penney’s, Sears, and Kmart posted May sales gains of 26 percent, 10 percent, and 16 percent respectively.
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Bright outlook aside Wall Streeters cautious
Wall Street analysts remain cautious about the longer term despite brighter recent economic signals. The Dow rose 15.85 to 847.54 as stock indexes showed gains and volume stayed strong, while indicators signaled a booming economy with rising credit demand and inflation concerns. Federal Reserve data showed a mixed April with leading indicators up and money supply down, suggesting a cautious but hopeful path ahead.
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Cattle futures tumble amid fear of consumer backlash
Chicago AP record beef price surge spurs heavy selling across cattle futures and hogs as investors fear inflation and demand weakness. Analysts say White House talk of higher imports echoes concern over consumer impact while cash markets hold firm for now. Soybeans, wheat, and corn also fall as metals gain on inflation fears.
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Futures Mixed as Corn and Cattle Signals Dominate Friday
Futures trading on the Chicago Board of Trade shows corn at 5,000 bu with mixed highs and lows around 2.65 to 2.68 while oats and soybeans move on Sep Dec Mar May cycles. Live cattle futures on Mercantile Exchange range from 58.95 to 54.20 cents per lb with heavy open interest and notable sales figures. Feeder cattle and live hogs round out a busy session with est sales and changing interest, as prices exhibit broad fluctuations across contracts.
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