Recent reports on jobs and housing have been unexpectedly strong.
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"These figures are unexpectedly strong," said Tom Vosa, an economist at National Australia Bank in London.
The company said sales were unexpectedly strong in the Americas and the company's Europe, Middle East and Africa division in the last quarter.
If retail sales are unexpectedly strong, which would signal a rebound in spending, rate-increase fears would presumably revive.
And even if hiring were unexpectedly strong, it could not repair the severely damaged job market anytime soon.
General Motors said last week that its January sales were unexpectedly strong, and DaimlerChrysler has canceled plans to shut two plants temporarily this month, citing consumer demand.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Sales at retailers were unexpectedly strong last month, suggesting consumers were feeling a little more comfortable about spending, which could improve prospects for first-quarter economic growth.
Page B1 STRONG START TO CAR SALES New-vehicle sales in the United States were unexpectedly strong in January, an early sign that the auto industry could have its best year since 2007, carmakers and analysts said.
