US macroeconomic conditions remain positive as we move through the first quarter of 2012. While the rate of growth has slowed over the past 10 months, indicators point to ongoing economic expansion for the next two years.
Our major benchmark of the US economy, US Industrial Production, is 4.0% above last year and rising (12MMA basis). (…)
via February Economic Outlook Report Released – NFDA – National Fastener Distribution Association.