Despite some impressive recoveries-new housing activity in the U.S. is forecast to increase 24% annually, for example-the level of activity in 2014 will generally remain below that achieved a decade earlier.
Real U.S. gross domestic product is projected to grow an annualized 3.8% in the second quarter of 2010, up from 2.7% in the first quarter. However, growth in the latter half of 2010 should moderate to around 2.5%, as housing activity slows with the expiration of the homebuyers' tax credit, the inventory cycle loses its force, and boost from the fiscal stimulus fades.
New programs are scheduled to cover leading-edge semiconductor
manufacturing,
emerging market opportunities in LEDs, flexible electronics, MEMS, and
productivity opportunities in established fabs.
The 44-cent first-class stamp set features the state flags of Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina and North Dakota.
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