'I have the unenviable task of trying to predict the future.'

Both Baird Report and ATA Truck Tonnage Index show rise in November. Though ATA anticipates uneven road to recovery, Baird expects slow but steady growth.

Shipments of manufactured durable goods rise for third month in a row, while primary Cass index is up for second consecutive month.

National Association of Realtors predicts vacancy rates will jump to 15.4% percent in Q3 2010.

Marcus & Millichap forecast says it will take two more quarters to determine long-term trend. Newer assets in former high-growth areas experience the greatest loss in value.

North American companies will spend 2.7% less on industrial project construction next year. But the amount spent on capital and maintenance projects will rise slightly.

November index from Institute for Supply Management falls to 53.6% from 55.7% in October. Flow of goods is not expected to increase significantly in near future.

Though year-over-year numbers continue to show declines, analysts say the overall trend appears positive. National Retail Federation predicts growth will return in February.