Brian Bethune Gaining Quotations

Recoveries in Europe and Japan are gaining momentum. This should provide the underpinnings for respectable growth in exports.

Manufacturing is gaining strength heading into the second quarter. We have a level of capacity use that justifies more business investment.

Demand for capital goods in overseas markets is expected to remain firm in the months ahead as cyclical recoveries in Europe and Japan are gaining momentum.

The budget deficit is like gaining weight. You are not really aware of it until at some point, all of a sudden you can't do what you want to do because you are heavier. Interest rates go up and slow things down. Then you go to your check up and the doctor tells you you got to lose 25 pounds.