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expectations after a somewhat disappointing September. Loan demand at ...Expectations for the next six months are mixed with one manufacturer saying

expectations, leaving many retailers with overstocked inventories. Early...and, instead, have been selling their natural gas stocks on the market

expectations, 32 percent reported that sales were below expectations, ...expectations. Lower-priced items, apparel, and shoes were strong sellers

expectations, 50 percent reported that sales were below expectations, ...expectations. Higher-priced items continued to be weak sellers. About

expectations. Construction and real estate markets continued to soften...and weaker than expected. Inventory levels are high, and manufacturers

Expectations call for demand to remain at current levels or to increase...Expectations call for construction activity to remain at current levels

expectations, 39 percent reported sales above expectations, and 35 percent...and/or rising input costs, other firms in the animal slaughtering and

expectations of improvement going forward. Consumer spending was weak ...expectations for future production. Residential real estate activity strengthened

expectations, 45 percent reported that sales were below expectations, ...expectations. Lower-priced items were strong sellers, while higher-priced

expectations, 47 percent reported that sales were below expectations, ...expectations. Jewelry and food were strong sellers, while gift items,