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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.
现在来看看英国和国外市场的前景：情况很复杂。英国经济明年预计会放缓。
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。
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。
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。
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。
