Recent data, though, have suggested that the economy is already strengthening.

Raises have tended to be larger in recent years, as the economy strengthened.

"It's a sign that the economy is strengthening," he said.

The economy has strengthened considerably since then, and the bill was withdrawn.

But they predicted that the economy would strengthen during the spring.

But the industry turned around as the economy strengthened.

"The economy is not strengthening, and it may be weakening."

That pressure may ease in coming months, however, as foreign economies strengthen.

Interest rates are likely to move higher as the economy strengthens.

But even as the economy strengthens, the changes in the nature of work are likely to persist.