Everybodywho predicted a loooong climb out from the bottom seems to have been right. Listening to people around the industry, one hears of hopeful signs here and there - but not yet consistently enough to heave a sigh of relief and declare that business is on the rebound. Most people feel that business has hit bottom. There is also the fear it may sit on the bottom for a while. The contrary view is that inventories have grown so lean that buying activity is a must.
展开▼