Fed watchers weigh inflation risk as Fed hints slow rate relief
Washington AP reports economists worry inflation pressures could rise despite ongoing recovery efforts. Fed policy makers meet behind closed doors to review strategy with no major changes expected, while Greenspan warns inflation risks and mortgage rates drift toward higher levels. If growth strengthens, tighter credit could follow later this spring.
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Home State costs may hit 5.5 million dollars
Columbus AP. Ohio Attorney General Celebrezze says Home State Savings Bank case costs could reach 5.5 million as of mid February. He plans to work with Gov. Celeste and legislative leaders to secure 450,000 more for Kane's Cincinnati office, though a budget tweak was rejected earlier.
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Firestone workers relocate to Chicago may get large severance
Firestone employees who moved from Akron to Chicago could receive up to 35000 dollars in severance if laid off within two years after Bridgestone takes control. About 200 staff and middle managers relocated. 150 had accepted the move. Bridgestone’s 2.6 billion takeover goes to shareholders on April 25 in Chicago.
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Federated lines up $1.2 billion credit facility
Federated Department Stores says it secured a $1.2 billion credit line with a bank consortium led by Manufacturers Hanover Trust to refinance short-term debt and cover tender offer costs amid the Macy’s Campeau takeover battle. The facility, secured by retail receivables, is due by March 22 1989 or upon merger. Federated operates 650 stores in 36 states and posted $11.1 billion in sales last year.
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Dollar slips to three month low against yen in Tokyo
The dollar closed at 124.43 yen, down 1.31 from Friday, after opening at 124.60, marking its lowest level since January. BOJ intervened briefly to steady the dollar at about 124.40, buying an estimated 100 to 200 million dollars. The Tokyo Stock Exchange rebounded, with the Nikkei index up 301.99 points to 25,622.71 as investors positioned for the new fiscal year.
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Goodyear weighs Ontario tire plant amid Canadian site talks
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co and Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic say no final decision has been made on a plan to build a 300 million dollar plant in Ontario. The company notes potential North American capacity needs and ongoing discussions with other parties while Ontario land options reportedly expire May 1 near Napanee.
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