Posted on 12/20/2004 7:18:19 AM PST by SierraWasp
10:00am 12/20/04
Conference Board: LEI up 0.2% vs forecast 0.1%
By Corbett B. Daly
WASHINGTON (CBS.MW) -- The U.S. index of leading economic indicators rose for the first time in six months, the Conference Board said Monday. The 0.2 percent increase was slightly faster than expected. Economists polled by CBS MarketWatch had predicted the LEI would rise 0.1 percent in the month. "Although the LEI has declined for nearly half the year, the declines were relatively modest," said Ken Goldstein, economist for the Conference Board. "Even if economic performance early in 2005 proves sluggish, conditions could brighten by spring," Goldstein added. The coincident index rose 0.1 percent in November.
Wow. We did break $2.05 at worst.
Ok, it's pathetic but I'll take it.
Yes folks, that's TWO DOLLARS-and-EIGHTEEN CENTS.
That is "down" from summer but still a repulsive and inexplicable obscenity.
What is the price of unleaded gas in your parts of S. California?
"Monday, December 20, UCAN's official average for a gallon of self-serve regular is $2.18 in San Diego County."
Down here in San Diego we broke $2.38 per gallon for the low-end grade back in May.
I'm not *sure* that's our high for the year.
Saw an Arco station in fountain Valley, selling it for $1.95....
Arco across on the opposite corner was at $1.97....
Price War I guess...
Some Mobil stations were down to $2.05...
I filled up at a Cal76 for $2.05....felt good.
Last night as I drove to my wife's office to pick her up, (she has a broken wing), Every major gas station was selling their sell serve regular, at or below $2/gallon.
We're doomed!
(Obligatory Willie Green ping.)
Yeah, but good middle amurcan werkin people can't find a jahb other then flippin burgers thanks to outsourcin/Mexcuns/Chineeeese. It's awl Bush's fawlt!
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