Mortgage rates slide as September volatility eases
U S long term mortgage rates fell with the 30 year at 3 64 down from 3 73 amid September volatility as Freddie Mac notes. The 15 year rate also declined to 3 16 from 3 21. The Fed signaled further cuts unlikely in 2019 while GDP growth cooled to 2 in Q2. Dunkin Donuts faces a state AG lawsuit over cyberattacks affecting nearly 20 000 customers. Boeing safety officials urge cockpit warning delay awareness after two 737 Max crashes killing 346.
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Pot vaping sales fall as health scare hits legal market
Portland based shop reports a 31 percent drop in vape cartridge sales amid a national outbreak of mysterious lung illness linked to vaping. Health officials in California Massachusetts and Oregon warn consumers to avoid all vaping while investigations continue. New Frontier Data notes a 15 percent national decline in vape market share with Oregon down about 62 percent.
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Fragmented OCR summary of political debate
Fragmented text discusses impeachment proceedings and political opposition. Mentions Democrats Republicans Congress and University involvement with mid July timing and a 60 percent opposition in some group. Names and specifics are unclear due to damage.
Fragmented political threats prompt calls for calm
A chaotic fragment mentions a far right campaign, threats and a shooting linked to membership, with officials urged to halt actions. It references a prime minister and a security emphasis amid public uproar, but the text is garbled and unclear on specifics.
GM reverses course keeps striking workers health coverage
GM said in an emailed letter to the UAW that company paid health insurance for strikers would continue due to widespread confusion and criticism. The move followed union and political backlash over planned cuts, while talks toward ending the 49,000 worker strike continued amid unresolved wage and plant closure issues.
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Markets Dip on Trade Turmoil and Impeachment Fears
U S stocks slid as trade and political headlines weighed on risk assets while Treasuries rose. The S P 500 fell 0.2 percent as major indexes wavered amid impeachment talk and trade tensions, with oil nudging higher and defensive sectors gaining.
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