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remained cautious in their assessment. Consumer spending rose moderately...remained moderate. Consumer Spending Consumer spending was up moderately

remained at a high level in recent weeks, although the rate of growth ...remained strong. Service sector growth slowed as did growth in state revenues

remained depressed, but seemed to stabilize. Commercial real estate saw...remained a concern for many auto dealers. The tourism industry was a relative

remained solid, growing at a slower pace than in the recent past. Manufacturing...remained very tight in most of the district, with continued evidence of

remained fairly solid, although housing starts continued to grow at a ...remained stable. Wages and Prices Labor markets remained very tight in

Remained basically unchanged 67 89.3 35 87.5 32 91.4 Eased somewhat 8 ...Remained basically unchanged 66 91.7 34 91.9 32 91.4 Eased somewhat 6

Remained basically unchanged 65 86.7 35 85.4 30 88.2 Eased somewhat 7 ...Remained basically unchanged 65 90.3 36 97.3 29 82.9 Eased somewhat 4

remained relatively high in comparison to 2002 and 2003. Crude oil prices...remained near the bottom of their five-year range, but inventories of

remain strong. Tourism activity in New York City has picked up since the...remained strong in January and early February, with occupancy rates remaining

remain a concern. Most New England employers are no longer shedding workers...remaining firms, hiring in the U.S. is expected to remain relatively flat