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expectations during March and through the first two weeks of April. Reports...expectations for the year. Labor markets began to show signs of improvement

and, while semiconductor prices remained soft, there are signs of firming...expectations in late July and August. Department stores reported poor

and, with one exception, contacts that previously reported they were planning...expectations varied, most contacts believe 2002 will see a strong finish

expectations, which they attributed to a downturn in the auto and construction...expectations call for inflationary pressures to continue. However, only

and, according to contacts, could continue to increase through the first...expectations. Responses from contacts at specialty retailers ranged from

expectations, 35 percent reported that sales were below what they had ...expectations. Electronics, women's apparel and accessories, jewelry, and

expectations of small losses in yield. Consumer Spending Consumer spending...expectations as price discounts were insufficient to move larger vehicles

expectations. Further, most retailers noted that no unusual markdowns ...Expectations for Q1 of 2007 are also mixed with more than half our contacts

expectations of young workers. In this report, the term "young workers...expectations, and self-employment. Some findings confirm other research

expectations for some leveling off in the rate of increase of new orders...expectations that energy prices will remain high. Agriculture Agricultural