Fed Plans to Expand Money Supply by Up to 21.5 Billion
Federal Reserve Chairman Arthur Burns told the Senate Banking Committee that the Fed aims to raise the money supply by 5 to 7.5 percent in the year starting April, totaling as much as 21.5 billion dollars, to spur a recession-hit economy. He warned against excessive action that could spark inflation and urged Congress to consider spending cuts to restore stability.
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Chrysler reports first quarter loss of 94 million
Chrysler Corp. posts a first quarter after tax loss of 94.1 million, its largest ever, amid industry downturn. The company shows an operating loss of 127 million before tax credits, with 560 000 worldwide unit sales down 24 percent from a year earlier.
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Unemployment to Rise Further but Slower, Dunlop Says
Labor Secretary John T. Dunlop on Thursday forecast a continued rise in unemployment into midyear but at a slower pace. He noted unemployment will lag the recovery later in the year as figures for April are released by the Labor Department. The March rate stood at 8.7 percent. Dunlop avoided specific projections in testimony to a House subcommittee.
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