The manufacturing sector continues to steam-roll ahead. The stage is set for solid growth in the second quarter.
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Further gains in employment combined with better levels for consumer confidence overall are setting the stage for very solid consumption gains in the first quarter of 2006.Brian Bethune
Manufacturing is gaining strength heading into the second quarter. We have a level of capacity use that justifies more business investment.
Brian Bethune
The overall momentum in construction remains solid. We expect this pattern to continue, with public and commercial construction taking the leadership baton in 2006 as housing starts ease back moderately.
Brian Bethune
We'll have very solid overall job gains that will punctuate the start of more normal activity in terms of employment,
Brian Bethune
Business investment is going to be one of the principal drivers of growth in 2006. The consumer will still be there ... (but) certainly won't be as ebullient as the last four years.
Brian Bethune
The warm weather in January will provide a temporary upward boost to housing construction, but activity is expected to taper off in February.
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