Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

expectations of future residential building have cooled considerably. ...expectations of future demand have fallen considerably following recent

expectations. Business contacts report that sales of apparel have slowed...expectations; however, at some discount stores and gift shops, sales growth

expectations, 45 percent reported that sales were above expectations, ...expectations.� Apparel and electronics were strong sellers, while seasonal

Expectations for overall business activity are upbeat, with nearly half...Expectations were that downside risks for the industry are increasing

futures up to post-Persian Gulf war highs. Chemical producers say they...and, although the builder has been "pushing ARMs," the cost-conscious

futures prices. The seasonal maintenance period is now coming to an end

expectations. Manufacturing conditions were mixed across the country, ...expectations in the Kansas City District. Railroad shipments rose slightly

expectations for contacts in many of the Districts. Auto sales were reported...and/or falling delinquency rates. Although rain partially eased drought

futures prices that farmers have an incentive to store crops until 2008

index of the dollar against advanced foreign economies, referred to as...index. In this period, the dollar AFE index appreciated by 23%, which