The economy hit a pothole in the fourth quarter. I'm not at all worried about the health of the economy.

The economy hit a pot hole in the fourth quarter. I'm not at all worried about the health of the economy.

The economy hit a pothole in the fourth quarter.

the economy has weathered these storms about as gracefully as could be expected.

The economy is strong, and if history is a guide it should suggest inflationary pressures should develop, but they haven't. Given the crosscurrents in the economic inflation data, it will difficult for him to be clear-cut.

The economy is strong and, if history is a guide, it should suggest inflationary pressures should develop, but they haven't.

The economy is much improved over the past year but it's still underperforming.

The economy is good, but it hasn't improved for everybody. The gains have predominantly gone to higher-income and higher net-worth households. Lower net-worth households are still struggling.

The economy is going to be hit hard by Katrina, and it is going to be hardest on consumers who are already stretched thin. With the surge in gasoline and home heating oil prices, consumers will have a difficult choice to make between filling their gas tank or spending on other things.