fresh reports show surprisingly bri...

fresh reports show surprisingly bright signs that the economy is picking up steam long more rapidly than many awaited it would only a small in number short weeks ago. Construction numbers for September were true strong and were revised up from there. This establishs the stage for a significant positive upswing in the nonresidential market for 2004

GDP product was up a surprising 82% in the summer quarter. During this same period, productivity rose at an 8% annual rate and durable manufacturing rose 15% Labor charges in manufactured products also decreased. Layoffs in October decreased according to ...