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months. Despite the higher sales expectations, retailers did not indicate...month-to-month basis as well. The majority of builders continued to note

months. Supported by good soil moisture and ideal growing conditions, ...month. Some GM dealers noted that a lack of inventory of popular models

month. Most retailers describe inventory levels as favorable and report...month was said to be better than the first half. Major chains report that

month, but motor vehicle dealers indicated that sales have decreased since...months, although the balance of positive over negative views has declined

months. Consumer Spending Consumer spending rose marginally in May after...months ahead. Auto dealers reported sales were also below expectations

month and that lean inventories limited sales. Unusually hot weather throughout...month wait for new homes; he also says that the recent rise in mortgage

months of 2000 are down more than 5 percent on average from a year earlier...months because of lower demand and foreign competition. The wholesale

months.1 This summary discusses the responses from 71 domestic banks and...months on net. Most banks reported no change in standards and terms on

months to go until the new year, it is certainly prudent for us to focus...month that 98.3 percent of insured institutions were ready. These good

months prior notice of an intention to terminate its participation. Mr...months ended in March was virtually the same as in the previous twelve-month