1968 Economic Outlook Weighs Risks and Hopes
A prediction for 1968 outlines recurring crises across social economic and political realms. It notes inflation and fiscal pressure, proposed tax changes and spending cuts, currency shifts, and potential moderation in crime and urban unrest alongside opportunities from a rebound in European demand and a possible shift in Vietnam policy.
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U.S
Congress
Federal Reserve
Auto and Allied Lines
Johnson
Vietnam
North Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Inflation and stock markets 1968 forecast amid money squeeze
The piece outlines 1968 risks and opportunities across stocks bonds and sectors. It predicts higher inflation pressure, finer valuations for blue chips, potential gains in utilities chemicals and banks, and caution on inflation hedges and war stocks.
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Congress
Federal Reserve
U.S
Free World
Banks
New York Stock Exchange
Vietnam
New Social Security law raises some benefits and limits others
The new law increases the special 72 and older benefits to 40 dollars a month, or 60 for a couple, and raises the earnings threshold to 1680 dollars yearly. It caps wives’ benefits at 105 dollars monthly when the husband’s benefit exceeds 210 dollars, and prolongs higher earnings without losing benefits.
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