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.
現在來看看英國和國外市場的前景:情況很復雜。英國經濟明年預計會放緩。
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.
從整體來看,不會出現衰退,但對于制造業而言,預測情況不利。
Globally, however, demand for steel may well strengthen over the next year, because of improving business confidence.
但全球來看,明年對鋼鐵的需求會增長,因為商業信心得到改善。
In the US, for instance, analysts think that consumer spending will be maintained at high levels.
例如,在美國,分析家認為消費性開支將維持高水平。
Although we can never be one-hundred-per-cent sure how the markets will develop,
雖然我們不可能100%確定市場將會怎么樣發展,
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.
但我們確實有信心,中東有著有利可圖的前景,并且我們預計該地區鋼鐵或相關產業有增長機遇。