Budget deficits threaten recovery, Business Council forecast says
HOT SPRINGS, Va. AP federal deficits pose a significant threat to a fragile recovery, with a forecast for modest growth and low inflation mirroring the Reagan administration. Unemployment may fall to 9.7 percent by year end, but deficits loom over markets and future growth.
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Business leaders push for Volcker renewal term
At Hot Springs Virginia 13 of 14 top business chiefs favor reappointment of Federal Reserve Board chairman Paul Volcker whose current term ends August 5. Walter Winston of Citicorp abstained citing concerns about Fed speed on allowing banks to compete with money market mutual funds amid banking regulation debates. Volcker was appointed by Carter and would need Reagan's approval for a second term.
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