The heartland keeps beating

Federal Reserve District, 7th ; Middle West

Economy to continue cruising along

Economic conditions ; Manufactures

Can the consumer keep the expansion alive?

Consumer behavior ; Forecasting ; Gross domestic product

Auto industry cruises on

Automobile industry and trade

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 to turn the corner in 2010

According to participants in the Chicago Fed’s annual Automotive Outlook Symposium, the nation’s economic decline is forecasted to bottom out this year; solid economic growth is expected in 2010—with inflation staying contained but the unemployment rate remaining high. Light vehicle sales are predicted to fall sharply this year and then to improve in 2010.Automobile industry and trade ; Economic conditions

Auto experts look forward amid concerns about costs

Automobile industry and trade

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