At present, however, the economy remains in poor condition.

The report provided fresh evidence that the economy remained on a path of robust and sustained growth.

The company has a conservative management team and operates in Texas, where the economy had remained strong.

However, the economy remains in very good shape, and corporate profits are growing.

The economy has remained insulated from the worst effects of the world crisis.

The economy of the area, which relies on tourism, farming and some light industry, has remained below the national average.

"The economy has remained in an expansionary phase and will continue to do so."

One year on since their bailout, Ireland's economy remains in a fragile state.

Although there are blips and corrections, the economy remains strong.

Whether the central bank decides to raise short-term interest rates to slow the economy remains, he said, "a very close call."