OPEC Unity Bids Solid Oil Market Ahead of Summer
In Vienna OPEC seals a rare show of solidarity with prices near their $14 benchmark. The deal narrows a planned fall increase, signaling a return to market-stabilizing production controls despite Iran Iraq tensions and UAE quota concerns. Saudi Iran ties improve while Saudi Arabia may cancel fall output rise. Iran sacrifices lower production for stable prices.
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Household income rises for fourth straight year in 1985
The typical American household earned 22 646 after taxes in 1985, up 0 9 percent from 1984. White households averaged 23 484, black households 15 790, and Hispanic households 17 920. Northeast led growth and West posted the highest regional average at 24 350. Married couples with children earned 28 390 and 93 percent paid at least one tax.
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GM to lay off 4000 at Lordstown and 11,500 overall
General Motors plans summer shutdowns for 11,500 workers across four plants. Lordstown Ohio will idle about 4,000 workers through Aug 24 as 1987 models are replaced with 1988 GM10 production. Doraville, Hamtramck, and Doraville also affected with varying layoff spans.
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