Automotive products sector up 4.8%
After third straight quarter of gains, wealth remains 21% below pre-recession level
Value of residential permits up 4.1%
Annualized rate of GDP grew 5% in the fourth quarter
Petroleum and coal prices rebound 4.4%
Higher public-sector investment to continue
Energy leads export increases
Increase was led by a doubling of sales in China
Five of eight sectors gain ground
Six of seven sectors report increased wholesale sales