Rising Manufacturers’ Shipments, Retail Sales, and Trade Levels Will Drive Gains
Growth in Manufacturing and Trade Activity Will Propel Increases
Gains in Construction and Manufacturing Sectors Will be Partially Offset by Competition from Alternate Materials
Growth in Stainless Steel Production Will Support Gains
Strong Growth in Construction Activity Will Drive Advances
Rising Employment Levels, Office and Commercial Building Construction Will Support Gains
Gains in New Housing Completions and Residential Improvement Spending Will Drive Growth
Healthy Consumer Finances and the Benefits of Internet Shopping Will Drive Gains
Competition from Natural Gas and Renewable Energy Sources Will Drive Declines
Growth in Disposable Income and Number of Households Will Underlie Gains