They're thinking, 'We went through the jump in energy prices and the hurricane and we came out without noticeable damages. Now it's the holidays, and gas prices are down, so consumers are feeling mellow and content - and cautiously confident about the future. |
This is a fig leaf. It's an attempt by the Chinese to do the least amount possible, |
This is an unprecedented event. |
This is going to be the year we're going to see the Koreans surge forward. Hyundai is ready to make an assault on Chevy and Pontiac because they have more attractive offerings with a better warranty. |
This is not a war on the scale that it changes the face or personality of the domestic economy, but it is a small tax on the domestic economy. |
This is part of a broader strategy to create greater certainty in pricing. Hopefully, dealers will abstain from playing games with add-ons and fees, and consumers will be more confident that they are getting a fair deal and the best deal when they bargain. |
This moderate wage growth should dispel any notions the Fed may hold (that) labor markets and spiraling wages could reignite inflation. |
This pace of productivity growth indicates that the U.S. economy has the potential to accomplish 4 percent growth or better without danger of significant inflation. |
This remarkable pace was partially catch-up from the 1.7 percent growth posted in the fourth quarter but also reflected fundamental shifts in the sources of demand. Business investment is increasingly the engine pulling the economy forward. |
This remarkable pace was partially catch-up. |
This situation is likely to become worse in the months ahead. |
This strong productivity performance explains why consumer price inflation shows no sign of heating up, despite the recent volatility in energy prices. Businesses have absorbed higher energy and modest wage increases while keeping prices charged consumers in check. |
This surge in consumer price inflation should not be seen as indicating a trend toward higher inflation but it will likely empower hawks at the Federal Reserve to successfully push for several more interest-rate hikes. |
This visit is key because it will determine the line they will take in the report. The president is trying to find a way to avoid branding China as a currency manipulator. |
Today, unions enjoy little public sympathy, |