Economy Likely To Worsen Before It Improves
Chicago AP reports the U.S. economy may worsen into an inflationary recession, despite Treasury Secretary Blumenthal saying no recession is likely this year. Economists differ, with Chase Econometrics predicting no growth this quarter and declines afterward. Rising energy costs and oil prices push prices higher while leading indicators fell 3.3 percent in April, signaling a slide toward a possible recession similar to 1974-75 but not as severe.
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Imported cars gain share as US sales drop in May
Americans bought imported cars in May as total auto sales fell 9.2 percent. Domestic makes declined 17 percent while imports rose 30 percent. small models accounted for 56 percent of deliveries, with a February peak at 57 percent. GM led year to date gains with a 0.4 percent rise aided by new subcompact front wheel drives. Also, GM agreed to a 90,000 dollar settlement in a pollution test case, ending a related criminal probe. Home mortgage rates are expected to rise, with the average rate for a new home reaching 10.48 percent in early May.
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Nation Loan Bank Board report shows rising rate trend
The board released a report Tuesday showing a 10.36 percent rate in early April marking the 18th consecutive month of increases.
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