21.   Even if that rebuilding begins relatively soon, not everyone thinks the rebound will be sharp.

22.   For those who stay, the assurances from economists that a rebound is inevitable provide little comfort.

23.   Greenspan and other economists worry a rebound could be sluggish.

24.   He added that the rebound was encouraging, but that government officials might not do enough to make it last.

25.   Home sales rose in June, and consumer confidence in the economy improved during July, suggesting a rebound is underway.

26.   However, the rebound was wobbly through much of the year as employers hesitated to take on new workers.

27.   It also makes the economic outlook for Canada distinct from that in the U.S., where indicators show a robust economic rebound is underway, analysts said.

28.   Instead, there was a rebound.

29.   Khoo of Kleinwort said, however, that the rebound could be short-lived with the rise in prime lending rates likely to push property shares lower.

30.   Lian said the economy should be ready to rebound, but that the rebound would be slow.