Ralph Kauffman
Ralph Kauffman
comments concern continuing expressed gas oil rise
Many members' comments expressed concern about the continuing rise in oil and gas prices.
commented concern continued cost economic energy growth high impact indication katrina level materials overall rita sector supply truck
Respondents also commented on hurricanes Katrina and Rita and their impact on the energy supply and on the availability and cost of construction materials and truck transportation. The overall indication is continued economic growth in the non-manufacturing sector in October, but with a high level of concern about the impact of energy prices,
economy economy-and-economics growing march rate seems
I think it indicates that the economy seems to be growing at probably the same rate in March as it was in February.
blaming cost definitely high members oil prices range running
It's in the high end of the range definitely on the prices paid, ... (Our members are) blaming it all on the cost of oil running up.
economy economy-and-economics growing growth january rate reasonable service
The service economy is still growing at a reasonable rate, but at least in January it wasn't accelerating. The rate of growth slowed down some.
december decline energy high main price prices reason
The main reason for the decline in the price index in December was the decline in energy prices -- while the index is down, it's still at a historically high level.
pressure prices relieved
The pressure on prices may be relieved a little bit, but not a whole lot.