US auto sales rise 42 percent in mid-March period
Domestic auto sales for mid March rose 42 percent from a year earlier as the industry see a slower recovery. Four automakers reported March 11 to 20 results totaling 249 231 units over nine selling days, with Chrysler GM and Ford posting gains and American Motors down. Yard and year to date totals show continued growth despite small car declines and February rebates ending.
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Inflation outlook seen rising as recovery gains pace
Washington AP reports top government economist Julius Shiskin warns that inflation will accelerate later this year if the economic recovery continues. He notes unemployment may edge up slightly in March but overall indicators show a strong rebound and production rising.
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Ford pushes repeal of automatic pension increases
President Ford urged Congress to end the automatic 1 percent boost in federal civilian and military retirement pay tied to cost of living. He said the added benefit, totaling 1.6 billion since 1965, is unaffordable and inflates costs beyond actual living changes, risking the retirement systems’ financial integrity.
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