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To: NickSE who wrote (70828)10/21/1999 6:45:00 PM
From: NickSE  Read Replies (2) of 86076
 
U.S. Economy: Fed Report Shows Manufacturing Strength
quote.bloomberg.com

Philadelphia, Oct. 21 (Bloomberg) -- Orders and shipments at Philadelphia-area factories surged this month and a gauge of prices for oil and other raw materials rose to a four-year high, a regional survey showed.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia said its October index of new manufacturing orders more than tripled to 20.2 from 6.9 in September. The shipments index jumped to 19.8 from 5.5. Both indexes were the highest since May.

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Looks like the FED has really gotten a handle on this inflation thang...hehehe

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FED'S BROADDUS: RISING FOREIGN, STRONG US DEMAND POSE INFL RISK
economeister.com

Market News International - Richmond Federal Reserve Bank President Alfred Broaddus warned Thursday that U.S. demand in excess of supply, combined with strengthening external demand, "could foster inflationary pressures," (Whhaaaattt????) notwithstanding improved productivity.
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