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Rate rises to highest level in 5 years Updated: Fri, Jun 30, 2006 WASHINGTON - The Federal Reserve on Thursday raised a key interest rate for the 17th consecutive time but signaled that any further rate hikes would depend on economic developments. The central bank boosted the federal funds rate, the interest that banks charge each other, by a quarter-point to 5.25 percent,... Read More
Auto output falls pushing industrial production down Updated: Fri, Jun 16, 2006 WASHINGTON - Industrial production unexpectedly fell in May, reflecting weakness in manufacturing, as the economy flashed more signals of a spring slowdown. The Federal Reserve reported Thursday that output at the nation's factories, mines and utilities dropped by 0.1 percent last month following an increase of 0.8... Read More
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Fuel prices spark inflation jump Closely watched indicator tops pace of 11 years Updated: Thu, Jun 15, 2006 WASHINGTON - Surging gasoline prices helped trigger another big increase in consumer inflation in May, and one closely watched price gauge rose at the fastest pace in 11 years. The Labor Department reported Wednesday that its Consumer Price Index rose 0.4 percent last month, in line with expectations, while core... Read More
Inflation data spurs rebound Updated: Thu, Jun 15, 2006 NEW YORK - Stocks rebounded Wednesday, with the Dow Jones industrial average climbing more than 110 points. The jump pulled Wall Street out of a two-week decline that had wiped out the year's gains in every major index. Stocks gained momentum in late afternoon trading after a largely lackluster session marked by... Read More
Wall Street bell signals worst week Updated: Sat, Jun 10, 2006 NEW YORK - Wall Street finished its worst week of the year with a moderate decline Friday as persistent unease over inflation and interest rates kept investors nervous about buying. Stocks had appeared to steady themselves in morning trading Friday following several days of heavy losses. But a jump in import... Read More
Europe bank hikes key rate Updated: Fri, Jun 9, 2006 MADRID, Spain - The European Central Bank raised its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point to 2.75 percent Thursday in a move aimed at keeping inflation at bay and raised the lower end of its economic growth forecast for the 12 countries that use the euro. The rate hike had been widely expected, although... Read More
House OKs lower assessment cap Updated: Thu, Mar 2, 2006 Legislation passed by the House Wednesday would cap the amount assessors may increase property values for taxation. House Joint Resolution 1002, by Rep. Guy Liebmann, R-Oklahoma City, would ask Oklahomans on the ballot this fall to amend the state constitution so assessors may increase property values by no more... Read More
OCU offers tuition freeze for some Updated: Fri, Feb 24, 2006 As every parent of a college student knows, one thing that's going up faster than the rate of inflation is the cost of tuition. But now Oklahoma City University has a deal for you. Read More
Edmondson joins gas investigation Updated: Sat, Sep 3, 2005 Attorney General Drew Edmondson and nearly 40 other state attorneys general announced Friday they are joining to investigate the recent rise in gasoline prices in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. He said it's reasonable to be seeking an explanation from the oil industry regarding these price increases. Gasoline... Read More
Mortgage Corner
Attractive price quote may just be a come-on Updated: Sat, Oct 14, 2000 Q When I called numerous lenders and mortgage brokers asking for rates and points, I received quotes that varied widely. My wife suspects some of these quotes are phony. What's the point of phony quotes, and how can they get away with it? A Your wife is right. The more attractive the quote, the more likely it is... Read More
Select mortgage broker known for ethical bent Updated: Sat, Sep 9, 2000 Q In one of your columns you said that you were working on a self-enforcing code of ethical conduct for mortgage brokers that would allow borrowers to distinguish between them and the rogues. Have you made any progress? A Yes, but I could not have done it without the help of several ethical brokers, who wanted... Read More
Colorado doubles deer license cost for nonresidents Updated: Sun, Jun 18, 2000 The state of Colorado is taking another step to discourage out-of-state big game hunters by nearly doubling the cost of nonresident licenses for deer and elk. Last year, the Division of Wildlife eliminated over-the-counter sales of deer licenses, causing a substantial drop in the number of nonresidents hunting in... Read More
Builders Foresee Shortages, Scam-Artist Competition Updated: Thu, May 6, 1999 Oklahoma home builders wonder how an industry facing labor shortages and escalating prices can handle the rebuilding task Monday's twisters left scattered across the state. Many fear the labor shortages could cause some homeowners to fall prey to unscrupulous "Johnny Lunch-bucket" contractors out to skim a buck.... Read More
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