Business survey finds 50-50 recession odds and mixed optimism
Gallup and the U S Chamber of Commerce surveyed about 1 200 businessmen who foresee a 15 percent chance of recession within 12 months and a 50 percent chance within two years. They expect inflation and unemployment to be tackled poorly by the Carter administration and Congress, with longer term optimism rising to 31 percent in four years. Consumers show greater pessimism with 49 percent predicting bad times.
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Electricity reserves for winter ample across nation
Washington AP reports the Federal Energy Regulating Commission finds electricity reserves ample for winter. Staff surveys show generating capacity nationwide at about 31.8 percent reserve margin, compared with the usual 5 to 10 percent range. This suggests ample capacity to meet anticipated peak demands this season.
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