1977 Economic Outlook Sees Moderate Growth Amid Inflation Fears
The forecast highlights near 3 million workers in expiring pacts and widespread contract talks across steel communications aluminum clothing and construction. A 1977 housing starts rise is expected but not to 2 million units with 1.8 million as a more likely goal amid costs taxes and regulations. Employment income and spending are set to rise with unemployment around 7 percent and inflation fears shaping wage talks and policy expectations.
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Babson Outlook Optimistic On Stocks Bonds For 1977
Babson's reports optimism for 1977 with stocks below historic peaks and potential dividend increases. Dow Jones may reach 1200 high and 850 low while bond prices rally and yields stay solid in quality issues. Growth portfolios favored in high quality commons and convertibles across computers electronics insurance drugs hospital supplies savings loans energy and building sectors.
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