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2 percent to 8 percent , but a few contacts indicated that they are even...Y2K worries led to overstocked inventories. Compared to the end of last

2, 2001 Federal Reserve Districts First District - Boston Skip to content...2, 2001

2-5 percent. While builders have grown a bit more upbeat about the market...2,500 new residential units will be created from a wave of office conversions

2 to 6 percent annual pace; the exceptions are specific occupations in...2 to 4 percent. In addition, one-quarter indicate they are expanding their

2 to 4 percent for products in strong demand or products with new features...2 to 6 percent, and only about one-sixth of the manufacturers contacted

Y2K-related consulting expect a slowdown. Others anticipate a rise, as...Y2K. Construction Although January sales are off from the high pace of

$2 to $3 above the minimum wage. To retain workers, some employers are...2.4 percent. Real estate and consumer loans were basically unchanged.

2 percent to 6 percent, compared with a year ago. In general, the more...14.2 percent to 13.7 percent. Asking rents continue to recover, though

2 percent in Little Rock and 2.7 percent in Memphis.� Residential construction

2,400 jobs by the end of 2008, although that decision was not attributed...$2 billion in lost production. Florida officials were also concerned about