Economy to continue cruising along

Economic conditions ; Manufactures

Auto industry cruises on

Automobile industry and trade

The heartland keeps beating

Federal Reserve District, 7th ; Middle West

Can the consumer keep the expansion alive?

Consumer behavior ; Forecasting ; Gross domestic product

Economic Outlook Symposium: summary of 2004 results and forecasts for 2005

The forecasters expect more moderate economic growth during 2005, with some reduction in activity in the housing sector and a slower pace of consumer spending growth than in the past several years.Economic forecasting

Economy in slower traffic through 2008

According to participants in the Chicago Fed’s annual Automotive Outlook Symposium, the nation’s economic growth in 2007 is forecasted to be slower than in 2006, with inflation rising and the unemployment rate ticking up. Light vehicle sales are predicted to remain steady this year and improve slightly in 2008.Economic conditions

Economy on cruise control through 2007

According to participants in the Chicago Fed's annual Automotive Outlook Symposium, the outlook for 2006 is for the U.S. economy to expand at a rate slightly above its trend, with unemployment edging lower. Since energy prices are expected to moderate, inflation is forecasted to fall this year. Light vehicle sales are predicted to remain steady.Gross domestic product ; Economic forecasting

Economic Outlook Symposium: summary of 2010 results and forecasts for 2011

According to participants in the Chicago Fed’s annual Economic Outlook Symposium, solid economic growth is forecasted for the nation in 2011, following a year with moderate growth; inflation is expected to edge higher in 2011; and the unemployment rate is predicted to remain elevated this year.Economic forecasting ; Economic conditions

Economy on cruise control in 2010 and 2011

According to participants in the Chicago Fed’s annual Automotive Outlook Symposium, solid economic growth is forecasted for the nation this year and in 2011. Inflation is expected to remain contained, but the unemployment rate is anticipated to remain high. Light vehicle sales are forecasted to improve moderately in 2010 and 2011.Automobiles - Prices ; Inflation (Finance)

Economy to keep cruising along in 2011 and 2012

According to participants in the Chicago Fed’s annual Automotive Outlook Symposium, solid economic growth is forecasted for the nation this year and in 2012. Inflation is expected to rise in 2011 and then ease in 2012, and the unemployment rate is anticipated to move lower but remain high by historical standards through the end of 2012. Light vehicle sales are forecasted to improve in 2011 and 2012.Inflation (Finance) ; Economic conditions - United States ; Automobile industry and trade