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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 28, 2004
Page
6
Freddie Mac’s weekly survey shows 30-year fixed rates at 6.32 percent and 15-year at 5.69 percent, with one-year ARMs down to 3.87 percent. Rates, about a full point higher than last year, may curb refinancings while economists project gradual increases and potential housing strength despite higher borrowing costs.
A better than expected GDP reading lifted investors as the Dow rose about 0.9 percent to 10,205.20 and broader indicators gained. Analysts cited easing rate fears, lower jobless claims, and softer oil prices as factors boosting confidence in earnings prospects.
Market watch for May 27 2004 shows NYSE advanced 2282 decliners 1011 unchanged 153 volume 1 836 170 840 Nasdaq advanced 1694 decliners 1411 new lows 0 unchanged 390 volume 1 621 932 909 highlights daily market breadth and total traded shares.
Eastern Cornbelt carcass prices unavailable. Today's negotiated Illinois direct hog purchases show mixed prices with moderate to good demand and light offerings. 1-3 animals 300-400 lbs 39.00 to 45.00, 400-500 lbs 41.00 to 46.00, 500-600 lbs 43.00 to 47.00, few over 600 lbs 44.00 to 48.00, and a few at 50.00. Boars under 300 lbs 38.00 to 42.00, over 300 lbs 10.00 to 12.00.
Soybean futures dropped sharply on Thursday with grains also slipping. Wheat for July delivery edged down to 3.69 a bushel, July corn to 2.98, July oats to 1.47, and July soybeans to 8.22 a bushel.
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