Bank of America A W Clausen on petrodollar flow and risk
A W Clausen president of Bank of America and head of the Federal Advisory Council explains the limits of private banks in recycling surplus funds from oil rich nations. He warns of political risk, inflation, and the need for government as well as private financing while defending banks’ role and profitability.
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Arabs Prefer Dollar Holdings for Oil Wealth, Says Continental Banker
Roger Anderson of Continental Illinois warns banks face risks from large oil funds and Euro placements. He argues the banking system cannot cope with massive dollar recycling and expects Middle East reserves to stay mostly in dollars, given timing and scale concerns.
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Fuel price rise pushes households to save energy
The piece notes climbing fuel oil and natural gas costs beyond control. It urges readers to reduce heating bills by using simple, pay-for-themselves energy-saving steps they can implement at home.
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