1. Analysts said the anticipated dip in durable goods orders reflects continued weakness in manufacturing, the sector that has suffered the most in this recession. 2. And the kinds of stock that gained Monday seemed to indicate that traders were betting on continued weakness in the dollar. 3. And while the overall picture is improving, there are still areas of continued weakness. 4. Another is continued weakness in the European car market, particularly in Germany. 5. Barbera agreed that the decline in manufacturing jobs and the continued weakness in industrial production may mean that that the purchasing management index is sending a false signal. 6. Bischoff said previous cost-cutting measures would have produced a profit this year if not for the continued weakness of the dollar. 7. A smattering of reports Tuesday showed continued weakness ahead. 8. But many worry that continued weakness could signal the end of the bull market for new issues and for technology stocks in general. 9. But the overall picture is one of continued weakness. 10. But traders said continued weakness in stocks could also make it more difficult for the Fed to move quickly again on interest rates. |