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To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (482756)	10/28/2003 1:41:42 PM
From: Hope Praytochange	Respond to of 769670

you mean the financial institutions are dumb to lend money to unemployed potential homeowners ???

To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (482756)	10/28/2003 1:43:50 PM
From: Hope Praytochange	Respond to of 769670

kenny: here are the job statistics of a bank report: hope you understand what you read <<<Those surveyed reporting jobs are "hard to get" edged lower to 33.8% from 35.1%, while those claiming jobs were plentiful rose to 11.8% from 9.9%. Consumers' assessment of current business conditions also improved, with those surveyed rating conditions as "good" increasing to 17.2%, up from 16.2%. Those claiming conditions were "bad" fell to 28.4% from 11.9%. The employment outlook was also more upbeat in October. The survey showed those anticipating more jobs to become available in the next six months increased to 19.7% from 16.6%. Those expecting fewer jobs to become available decreased to 20.8% from 21.1%. The proportion of consumers anticipating an increase in their incomes, however, fell to 16.7% from 19.0%. Sector action is broadly higher ahead of this afternoon's FOMC meeting and decision on interest rates, where the bulk of market participants expect the Fed to leave rates unchanged at 1.0%. A quick look at the December Fed Funds futures contract (ff03z) 98.995 (unchanged) shows roughly no chance (100 - 98.995 = 1.005%) for a Fed move on rates. >>>>>>>>>