The Houston economy has not been booming. It's been growing, but gradually.

Barton Smith

This is more a readjusting of expectations as opposed to a readjusting of the economy.

Subodh Kumar

Banks are weak across the board and that's really the belief that the economy is slowing and anxiety about the risk of some their loans.

Peter Chandler

It's a sign of the growing confidence in the improvement to the Argentinean economy.

Robert Atkinson

It's too soon to take this and say the Japanese economy has recovered, ... We must cautiously monitor economic conditions.

Taichi Sakaiya

The economy will slow more quickly than the Reserve Bank assumes.

Shamubeel Eaqub

Our judgment will depend on changes in the economy.

Yi Gang

But that's not the crisis we're facing. We're not preparing our children to compete in the global economy.

Julie Haff

Understanding climate change and its consequences is critical to protect lives and assets upon which India's economy is dependent.

Brian Pearson

That's how the economy pushes forward; new things emerge that no one was thinking about.

James Paulsen

Overall, the Columbus economy is pretty dramatically underperforming the U.S. as a whole.

Bill Lafayette

Asian buyers had been quiet after the bubble economy, but we are definitely starting to see steady growth.

Sachi Braden

It doesn't fit into the local culture or economy the way some earthworms do.

Sam James

Clearly you're seeing conflicting signs about the economy and the market reacting to that.

Douglas Altabef

We took that as a sign that the rebound in the economy is affecting charities in a positive way.

Michael Solomon

The economy continues to grow at a good pace but without much inflation.

Kevin Logan

The EU can make a contribution to the economy.

Abdullah Gul

We have repositioned ourselves in a fiercely competitive global economy. Creativity is the key word.

Russell Hancock

The U.S. economy is recovering and doing well. There's no doubt about that. And people are saying the demand is going to be up soon.

Mark Waggoner

I had no idea how pervasive Louisiana's cultural economy is.

Michael Kane

Greenspan has made spectacular calls about how the economy works.

Glenn Hubbard

The president only has so much influence over the economy and legislation.

Angel Mata

We have a promise not to let our debt grow faster than our economy, ... I'm concerned. I'm taking action.

Carole Taylor

We see the Front Range outperforming the national economy.

Michael Swanson

Florida's economy, relatively speaking, is better.

Marc Perry

There's absolutely no question that the U.S. economy is on a tear and needs to be slowed.

Richard Babson

There is very little evidence that the momentum of the economy is slowing at all.

William Dudley

At Ford, hybrids are for getting better fuel economy.

Neil Ressler

They show their love of the country by helping the society and economy of America.

David Bullard

That's pretty amazing for a single company to have that much impact on the overall economy.

Ralph Brown

We think the economy is going to stay strong through 2006.

Gus Faucher

We've reached our own economy of scale where we're being considered as the primary candidate for headquarters.

Mark Farris

I think people are beginning to see the economy is slowing.

David Horner

Roughly consistent with an economy operating at potential.

Michael Moskow

They're right on the same page. The environment is the economy.

Ray Jones

This has the possibility of bringing tens of millions of dollars into the state economy.

Don Jensen

Skill and knowledge economy.

Gary Doer

I believe that people are nervous and worried and anxious, ... I wouldn't say confidence has disappeared. The economy is still very buoyant. But people are worried.

Malcolm Rifkind

The economy is performing well and we will follow through on the path we set out in the last budget.

Sarath Amunugama

What you're seeing is the gay media and entertainment economy blossoming.

Matt Farber

Our economy continues to look up because this government is closely and consistently focused on it.

Gloria Arroyo

If the economy is indeed slowing down, wouldn't it be nice to have some money set aside?

Mari Adam

We have got a basket of what we call 'new economy electrics,'.

Paul Patterson

We are certainly seeing the influence of higher oil prices on the U.S. economy.

Koichiro Suzuki

The economy is still doing extremely well. We're declining, but declining from a high level.

Jeff Thredgold

My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to 99 cents a can. That's almost $7.00 in dog money.

Joe Weinstein

The recovery is expanding across the economy. It's not just exports driving the economy anymore.

Atsushi Nakajima

That's quite good for 2005, after the central administration implemented measures to cool down the economy.

Louis Wong

This is a very strong statement of the Israeli economy and the aviation market.

Ido Hartuv

Immigrants aren't criminals. They shouldn't be punished for living here and helping the economy.

Michelle Lopez

The economy is going great in our area.

Kamran Afshar

This report is good, but it does not say the economy is booming.

David Kelly

In the minds of economy watchers, it raises a bit of a cause for concern.

Dennis Hoffman

It's an indicator of a very regional economy.

Janet Miller

Last week's economic data could give you concerns about the economy.

Sarah Bush

The fundamentals of the U.S. economy are bad and have been bad for a long time.

Alan Richardson

The first challenge he has to face ... is where is this economy going right now.

Martin Baily

The outlook for 2006 is shakier, if the economy falters.

Stacy Palmer

What are these people going to do in an economy that's changing when their experience is automotive-driven? How are they going to fit into our society?

James Mctevia

If violence happens, it would hurt the country and the economy so badly.

Santi Vilassakdanont

We now have a new snapshot of the Chinese economy. This is not slightly bigger, it's a significantly bigger economy.

Hong Liang

But it could have an enormous beneficial impact on energy security and the U.S. economy.

Craig Marks

Ireland has already shown that you can attract people back home and their economy is now booming. We have to try to do the same here.

Kenny Macaskill

In the new global economy, there is no quick fix.

Dennis Wilder

This provides some conviction that China's economy is still growing very fast.

Milton Ezrati

What it shows at the end of December is the economy is very strong.

Kurt Kawafuchi

If the economy falters, so does the way of life. The economy has to be strong for society to be strong.

Kelly Strong

We have a Fed that wants a booming economy, but the only way the consumer can continue to fuel the economy is through continued debt accumulation. I don't know if there's an easy way out.

Dave Rosenberg

The economy is slowing, but down to speeds previously regarded as 'too fast.'

William Dunkelberg

It's good for the local economy, and it's good for us.

Rick Martinez

If we get a government that reflects more of what this country is really about, we can turn the century -- and the economy -- around.

Bella Abzug

We make no use of Rock Creek right now as an asset for our tourism and economy in general.

Rod Proffitt

There is so much stimulus sloshing around in the economy, it's bound to take hold.

Jeff Tjornehoj

For every pound that you're low, you're losing 2 percent of your fuel economy.

Andy Pomeroy

There's very little chance of a Fed move here, but the debate on the economy is going to keep running.

Bruce Kasman

This is the worst thing we've had from the German economy for some time.

Holger Schmieding

There's no doubt that the economy is emerging from deflation, and is at little risk of slipping back into it.

Hiroaki Muto

I find it difficult to believe the Fed will not continue to view strength in the U.S. economy and continue to tighten.

Andrew Brenner

Typically in a developing economy, the demand for steel goes up exponentially.

John Surma

Tax increases do not boost the economy, they just don't.

Tim Murtaugh

They continue to not disappoint. They're pretty consistent. Given the economy still holds, they should continue to do well.

Alan Mak

That's an important thing for our economy, it's huge for employment and it's a big economic boost.

Paul Clausen

This suggests the economy is due for a slowdown, much like the one we had in 1995.

Paul Christopher

At the end of the day, is it really going to matter for an economy of our size?

Gary Stern

Our ports are not only critical entryways into our nation that must be protected but they are critical entryways to our economy.

Bob Etheridge

Let these people get their education. Don't criminalize them. They pay taxes, and they contribute billions to the economy.

Hector Flores

It matters a lot less because the economy has changed.

Kate Warne

We'd like to be able to do this without placing burdens on our economy and our businesses.

Marie Condron

This is a very good sign for the economy. It's helpful for the yen.

Xinyi Lu

The economy is simply changed.

Brad Cowgill

The tax relief the president has given to this economy is working.

Brandon Evans

The data underlined the recovery trend in the economy and was considered nothing new.

Takashi Miyazaki

SARS had an impact, but it didn't lead to a crisis in the economy.

Qiu Xiaohua

2005 was a very successful year for China's economy.

Tang Min

How New York adjusts to that global economy is going to be the key issue.

John Faso

You can't legislate morality, ... Some very bright lines have to be draw to bring us into the 21 st century for the economy we have now. We can make some very bright lines in the law.

James Greenwood

We continue to be very optimistic that, as the economy continues to remain strong, our deliveries in 2006 will be up across the board.

Jack Pelton

I don't think we're going back to the Old Economy, so I would be looking to buy that.

Cisco Systems

The current fuel economy labeling system is broken.

Don Mackenzie

If you have a strong, local regional economy there, with a lot of business, there's potential.

Mark Fratrik

The deal is very positive for the Mexican banking industry and the Mexican economy as a whole.

Francisco Rivero

It's more good news for Washington's economy.

Karen Lee

In any area that Sanderson Farms builds, the economy is generally improved.

Bob Billingsley

In recent years, the U.S. economy has consistently outperformed expectations.

Bob Lynch

The people's patience is at its end. Our economy, the prosperity of our people, is in danger.

Guy Verhofstadt

They like to see the business coming because it's very good for the economy.

Paul Clausen

Bonds are well bid on the theory that this will slow down the U.S. economy.

Andrew Brenner

It's better for the economy of Indiana to be a player in the global economy than it is not to be a part of it. We've got to go where the action is.

Richard Cosier

The U.S. economy is not going to collapse. The U.S. economy is definitely the key to the fate of the dollar. It's just going to be slowing down.

Manfred Wolf

Banks are the conduit for the economy. We're the connection between the savers and the borrowers.

Guy Williams

This highlights a re-accelerating economy led by consumption and investment.

Dong Tao

OPEC has been quietly asked to ease pressure on the world economy.

Mark Tinker

The reform also contributed to the resolving of the imbalance development of the world economy.

Jin Renqing

It's a complete industry in itself and puts money into the economy.

Sam Williams

They are bleeding and so are most companies and the whole economy is not sustainable.

James Jowa

We are delighted the economy is so strong and we are creating so many jobs.

Allan Hubbard

The economic data fed into the theme that the economy is headed for a soft landing.

Bill Quan

Because of what I do for a living and what I do for the economy, and not just me, but all the boats that are along the levy right here.

Tommy Matherne

It's the economy, stupid.

Harold Coffin

This agreement was never going to have a dramatic impact on the U.S. economy.

Daniel Griswold

The problem of corruption is a big drag on the Bangladesh economy.

Paul Wolfowitz

Our imports increase as long as the economy grows.

Bernard Baumohl

If the economy is growing, companies' earnings are growing and that moves the market.

Alan Skrainka

I can't imagine Bush would want to spoil things in the economy by picking someone that is not competent.

Roger Kubarych

This economy is booming. Oh my god, it's booming.

Barbara Williams

There's some selling of the dollar on what appears to be a little weaker demand in the U.S. economy.

Jeff Gladstein

This is one strong economy.

Dennis Gartman

Give it 10 or 12 years, then it will serve the Indian economy.

Mukesh Ambani

Any information on advance bookings, with the economy and the overall uncertainty, is important.

Tom Wolzien

I don't think (Fed Chairman Alan) Greenspan is ready to let the economy roll off the cliff.

Art Cashin

We expect that the economy in 2006 will look very much like 2005.

Ross Starr

It's very encouraging and confirms how good things are going in this economy.

Adenaan Hardien

The boom in western Canada's resource economy will help Canadian Pacific.

Gavin Graham

It's good news for the economy, it's good news for the Fed and it's good news for corporate profits.

John Silvia

It's a necessary thing to get the economy on track.

John Woolway

There is no question the economy is slowing.

Stephen Toplis

The Fed did not change its upbeat view of the U.S. economy. The dollar-bullish trend will continue.

Junya Tanase

If the economy continues to crash, it is not the rich who suffer first, it's the poorest.

Guido Westerwelle

As the economy continues to improve, so does MBA recruiting.

Jeff Rice

The restructuring of our economy has caused a lot of angst, ... I want my success to depend on me.

Steve Hockett

We really don't think its necessary for the Fed to take action, ... If there's inflation in the economy, we really don't see it.

Thomas G. Stemberg

The economy is simply not broad-based enough.

Javier Zuñiga

The economy seems very healthy and there is a significant demand for workers.

Leo Kipfstuhl

Alleviating the plight of manufacturing, and countering the downward pressures on the economy, are now key priorities.

David Kern

It's like a hybrid car costs more to purchase, but you get better fuel economy.

Greg Papadopoulos

This is not just about Home Depot. This area's economy could use a shot in the arm.

Scott Irwin

I have to admit that the rise in oil prices is having an impact on the Chinese economy.

Zhu Zhixin

We have economy of scale if we can cluster like projects together.

Fred Zimmerman

We are disappointed in one, and only one, thing. That's the U.S. economy.

Ed Zander

There are no benefits in this merger for consumers or the U.S. economy. This merger continues the anticompetitive resurrection of the old Bell monopoly.

Earl Comstock

The IRS audits address tax shelters. They're not giving the same level of attention to the cash economy.

E. Martin Davidoff

If we see more pass through, more inflation, it could change the trajectory of the economy.

Zoltan Pozsar

Other pillars of the Indonesian economy.

Zachary Abuza

The dollar will probably stay strong, as the U.S. economy is holding up.

Etsuko Yamashita

The ECB could never argue in the way the Fed did in justifying its most recent rate cuts, by citing markets and the economy.

Ernst Welteke

The Canadian economy is alive and well and will continue to grow. This will be near-term positive for the Canadian dollar.

Eric Lascelles

The one thing that October showed us is that consumers aren't afraid to spend, even in a slow economy.

Ellen Tolley

It's against the U.S. way if all the benefits of a growing U.S. economy go to those at the top.

Elizabeth Mcnichol

[But] houses are exactly the same now as two years ago. There is no 'new economy' when it comes to homes, ... an easy call to make.

Edward Leamer

Are people behaving as if they believe this is a weak economy? I see no indication of that. In fact, I see the contrary.

Edward Lazear

It's debatable how much the dividend-tax elimination will stimulate the economy, particularly in the short run.

Ed Mckelvey

One of the things you try to achieve in a buyout is an economy of scale.

Ed Feigenbaum