Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

rate in January and February, though it lost some momentum from late last...rates on consumer loans had dropped from 50 percent late last year to

rates were down markedly compared to year-ago levels, and the outlook ...rates continued to fall, putting downward pressure on rents. Construction

rates were down across the District, prompting further rent increases....rates edged up and rents stabilized after steadily increasing over the

rate of increase in commodity prices is moderating. Manufacturing Output...rates. General contractors reported employment levels were unchanged and

rates buoyed commercial lending. Most bankers reported little change in...rate of home sales in recent weeks, most were quick to point out that

rate for office space in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area has recently increased...rates could reach 12 percent in 2000 from about 8 percent in 1999, according

rates, building activity remains brisk in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan...rated as short or very short for 59 percent of Montana, 42 percent of

rate--fueled by stronger orders for fabricated metals, industrial machinery...rates during much of the period. A realtor in Bel Air, Md., noted that

rates. Finally, shipping firms reported that activity continues to expand...rates on the order of 10 percent. Despite these signs of improvement in

rate of decline by domestic producers was almost double that of their ...rates were at normal levels to 100 percent capacity. Manufacturers reporting