1.   Americans are flocking to international stock mutual funds at the fastest rate in history.

2.   And despite the fastest rate cuts ever under Alan Greenspan, the Fed chairman, we are not there yet.

3.   And the federal government gave the economy a big push by increasing military spending at the fastest rate since the Vietnam War.

4.   As a result, the amount of business outstanding rose at its fastest rate since June.

5.   Average hourly wages rose at the fastest rate since July, stirring fears of inflation.

6.   Average hourly wages during April rose at the fastest rate since last July.

7.   A BIG GAIN IN CONSTRUCTION Builders broke ground on new homes and apartments at the fastest rate in nearly two and a half years during August.

8.   According to the survey, American industry is increasing its spending this year on new factories and equipment at the fastest rate in five years.

9.   British consumer prices grew at their fastest rate in more than two years in August, the National Statistics Office said Tuesday.

10.   Businesses piled up inventories in January at the fastest monthly rate since last April, suggesting growth in the first quarter may be stronger than expected.