Fed Holds Rates Steady Amid Inflation Fears
The Federal Reserve kept the federal funds rate at 2 percent for the second straight meeting, with the prime lending rate at 5 percent. Officials warned of balanced inflation and growth risks while markets welcomed the stall, and many expect a rate increase to come next year though some foresee a possible late-year move.
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Internet ad growth slows across portals and info sites
The online advertising market, led by Web portals and information sites, shows slower growth as the economy cools. Marketers tighten budgets and report slower expansion through 2008, with forecasts from eMarketer estimating $25.9 billion this year rising to $30 billion by 2009.
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Gas prices reshape where Americans live and work
Suburban growth hinges on oil prices as policymakers note decades of highway subsidies and limited transit options. With gas over four dollars a gallon, land-use experts question whether high fuel costs can curb sprawl and shift housing patterns. Americans now favor suburbs, driven by cheaper highway funding and car reliance.
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Nordson to acquire MLT Systems in South Africa
Westlake Nordson Corp. said it acquired Cape Town based MILT Systems Holdings Ltd and its unit MLT Application Systems Ltd. MLT employs 15 people and had been Nordson's exclusive distributor in South Africa since 1989, signaling a deepening regional partnership.
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