To turn now to the general outlook in the UK and abroad: the situation is complex. The UK economy is forecast to slow down next year.
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For the economy as a whole, a recession is not expected but, for the manufacturing sectors, there are predictions of, shall we say, unfavourable conditions.
从整体来看，不会出现衰退，但对于制造业而言，预测情况不利;RLnx)8-e#mUqdaJ-K~,。
Globally, however, demand for steel may well strengthen over the next year, because of improving business confidence.
但全球来看，明年对钢铁的需求会增长，因为商业信心得到改善o8Jfh&zg@xe。
In the US, for instance, analysts think that consumer spending will be maintained at high levels.
例如，在美国，分析家认为消费性开支将维持高水平,B((J@4t5XTi*i。
Although we can never be one-hundred-per-cent sure how the markets will develop,
虽然我们不可能100%确定市场将会怎么样发展，
we do feel confident that the Middle East offers profitable prospects and we expect some growth opportunities in steel or steel-related businesses in this region.
但我们确实有信心，中东有着有利可图的前景，并且我们预计该地区钢铁或相关产业有增长机遇x.bMnjcCB,_。