Gold standard supporters push for curb inflation in US
Washington AP reports a rising fringe of conservative economists urge a return to a national gold standard to curb inflation. The Reagan era debates over money supply underscore the Gold Commission's Friday meeting while critics warn of recessionary constraints and pricing challenges amid current high interest rates and global gold dynamics.
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FTC Drops Oil Antitrust Suits Amid Lenient Stance
The Federal Trade Commission withdraws antitrust actions against eight major oil firms filed in 1973, saying continuing litigation is not in the public interest. After eight years with slow progress, the FTC favors targeted competition remedies over full divestiture, as president elect Miller prepares to take office.
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