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'A lot of room for concern ahead' -wealth manager

STORY: "Number one," said von Lipsey, "consumer debt levels remain high.... The second reason to give us some pause is the fact that the labor numbers are so very tight.... And finally, we've seen a great relaxation in commodity prices. Gasoline prices, that big headline, that thing that really worried us going into the summer, they've come off by more than a dollar and that relief has really led to a lot of consumer comfort and confidence. But those commodity prices are based on a set of conditions that may not sustain themselves."