Richard Curtin
Richard Curtin
consumers economic growth higher interest overall pace rates slow ultimately
Consumers anticipated that higher interest rates will ultimately slow the overall pace of economic growth.
consumers gains growth higher job rate result smaller somewhat
The growth slowdown anticipated by consumers is very mild, but just enough to result in smaller job gains and a somewhat higher unemployment rate during 2006.
consumers indication remarks risk serious situation
There is a risk consumers will take the president's remarks as an indication that the situation is more serious than expected.