Rather, we committed to lay the groundwork for a post-COVID economy that is well prepared and better-equipped to transition toward—and surpass its past achievements under—the “New Economy” a stronger, more technologically savvy, and inclusive economy. In closing, I invite you to embark on this journey with us and be our partners for growth in the post-COVID era.
In addition, large nonmanufacturing firms project sustained growth in profits following the favorable results in the manufacturing sector. Some of these profitable firms recently revised their earnings outlook downward because of the recent deceleration in domestic demand. However, on the whole, earnings and profits remain on an upward trend.