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and, in many parts of the District, inadequate rainfall. Consumer Spending...and, to a limited extent, some manufacturing industries. In contrast,

prices were generally steady despite increases for raw materials. Holiday...prices steady, despite substantial increases in the prices of some raw

Prices Selling prices held steady at most responding firms, but there ...prices rose slightly while large parcel shipping prices increased sharply

Prices Overall price pressures were up, led by energy and manufactured...prices. Low inventories contributed to sharp increases in energy prices

over-the-limit fees, and late payment charges.12 In addition, the length...over-the-limit fees, are to be considered interest payments for this purpose

Prices were generally stable, although lower prices were in evidence for...price ranges, resulting in a surplus of higher-priced homes for sale in

Prices and Costs Price pressures increased slightly in October and early...prices for resin, plastics, and lumber. An increase in energy prices was

prices, there has been no broad-based increase in consumer price inflation...prices. Manhattan's office market appears to have stabilized. Regional

prices and prices for construction and manufacturing materials were largely...prices were flat for most items, although several stores lowered prices

prices were flat, while prices for some manufacturing materials continued...prices have risen recently and District contacts expect natural gas prices