A series of regression analyses including traits and rates their interactions with environmental and ontogenetic stages supported the relationships between traits and vital rates expected from the expectations from tree physiology.
With interest rates expected to fall, that could look very attractive in a few months' time.
Labour will also use the short-term interest rates expected by the financial markets in preparing its forecasts.
Only in Estonia and Iceland are rates expected to have fallen faster than in the United States.
"With the labour market strengthening, mortgage rates expected to remain low and consumer confidence rising, activity is likely to recover in the months ahead.
Government and independent economists project a 2.5percentt growth rate in 2001, well below the growth rates expected for Chile and Brazil.
Analysts at HB Markets said: We believe higher unemployment, tax and interest rates expected in the next 12 months will prevent a quick recovery in consumer confidence.
With rates expected to be up 22percentthis summerer from last, it is a worth closer look.(Source: Con Edison) Chart details statistics.
With interest rates expected to remain low for a few more years, it is mulling what to do.Dabbing the brakesOne approach is stricter vetting of borrowers.
The report presents projections for inflation on two different assumptions, the interest rates expected by the markets and the base rate being left unchanged.
It warned that this would have a "profound effect" on the way the forces operated, making future operations potentially more hazardous, with casualty rates "expected to increase markedly".
