Consumer durables production seen cut back in Q4
Industry observers expect reductions in consumer durable output in the final quarter. While many warnings have circulated, cutbacks are deemed likely in the last three months of the year, though the CMP may cushion the declines by allocating steel, copper, and aluminum to civilian goods.
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Industrial shortages and defense drive 1952 production
The article notes military production moving to full phase with scarce metals. Steel allocations shrink for Q4 while copper zinc remain tight due to strikes. aluminum output rises as new plants come online. Some firms plan production cuts, inventories stay high, and defense demand may offset consumer cutbacks. Farm real estate prices hit records signaling farmer optimism. Licensing trends surface in ECA markets and foreign licensing requests surge. New products include a compact plastic Santa and an electric snow remover. a hats holder aids motorists.
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