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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 2004
Page
5
Grain and soybean futures jumped on the Chicago Board of Trade with May wheat up 8 percent to 3.73 a bushel and May corn up 6 percent to 3.07, May oats 2 percent to 1.63, and May soybeans 22 cents higher at 9.78 a bushel.
Eastern Cornbelt carcass prices advanced with day averages showing higher values across thicknesses from 0.5 to 0.9 inches. Quotes ranged 62.50 to 71.88 for 0.5 inch and declined to 57.00 to 67.45 for 0.9 inch, reflecting overall market strength.
The Dow Jones tumbles 137 points to 10,102.89 as Spain's anti-war government victory spooks investors. S&P 500 slides 16 and Nasdaq drops 45 amid renewed terror fears and a paused rally. Analysts cite reduced risk appetite and limited upside ahead, warning against exits while noting poor week and bear-market conditions.
Martha Stewart remains tied to the homemaking brand as she steps down as chairman and CEO but stays on as board member and chief creative officer. The company, 61 percent owned by her, plans to leverage her creative inspiration for product design, books, and brand strategy while she cites personal legal issues and regrets.
New York markets open mixed as fears of terrorism and Spain’s Madrid bombings weigh on the dollar and global equities. Investors parse reports of al Qaeda involvement and Spain's election shift while euro and pound fluctuate amid heightened risk.
Washington AP reports economists expect the Federal Reserve to keep the federal funds rate at 1 percent, citing ongoing weak job growth. Despite a 0.7 percent February gain in industrial production, analysts warn that the central bank will wait for sustained employment gains before raising rates. President Bush faces concerns tied to the economy's impact on his re election chances.
U S motorists boost consumption despite high prices with DOE data showing about 3.7 percent higher gasoline demand than last year over four weeks. Oil futures hit 37.44 a barrel as supply tightness and strong economy push fuel costs higher. AAA cites improving economic conditions and SUV popularity as key drivers.
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