Indicator Quotes

Without a doubt, we faced our share of challenges in 2005, but we've also seen strong indicators that show our strategy is working. We're optimistic because we have the right strategy and the right people coming together. - John Tyson

With various indicators showing signs of softening, the Fed will probably hold steady on June 28, ... We do not think they are finished for the year, but they do not have a compelling case to push further ahead after a 50-basis-point adjustment in May. - Michael Moran

With the leading economic indicators posting three consecutive sharp increases, the U.S. economy does not seem to be ready to settle down much from the fast pace of growth it experienced in 1998. Over the past six months, the index has increased 1.2 percent, which is far above its historical average and the prospects for growth in income and employment are very bright. - Michael Boldin

With the economy growing below potential, labor market indicators probably continued to ease. The survey should be relatively friendly for those expecting easier monetary policy later in the year. - Jason Wong

With liquidity still strong, some valuation headroom remaining in our composite valuation indicator, and growth almost everywhere around the world stable to strong, it is hard to see why equity markets would not rise in the first part of 2006. We expect the positive equity market environment to run through into the first half of next year. - Teun Draaisma

With growth back to trend, housing market indicators trending higher and consumer spending substantially improved from the mid-2005 weak spot we continue to believe the next move in rates is up not down. - Alan Clarke

While the surge in key leading indicators strengthens the case for a further rate hike in the near future, the absence of second round effects from the oil price spike and the decline in headline inflation in late 2005 argue against any haste. - Holger Schmieding

While the run of results and structural change in the Irish marketplace impacted our gross win percentages during the year, 2005 saw strong revenue growth across all our channels - a key indicator of the health of the business. - Patrick Kennedy

While poor test results might not necessarily indicate poor health -- or noncompliance -- it's an excellent early indicator of potential problems to come. - Chris Smith

While partly the result of a rebound from hurricane disruptions, the rise in Texas' leading indicators appears to be signaling a sustainable pickup in economic activity. - Fiona Sigalla