91.   Economists had expected the index would be steady, according to a Bloomberg survey.

92.   Economists now expect a series of further rate reductions this year and possibly into next year.

93.   Economists were expecting manufacturing output to be unchanged.

94.   Economists were expecting the index to be unchanged on the month.

95.   Economists were expecting the slowdown in GDP.

96.   Economists also expect any decline in electronics exports to be offset partially by higher exports of chemical products.

97.   Economists are not expecting big things from consumers because in addition to high debt levels, growth in the labor force is slowing and anxiety about potential layoffs remains.

98.   Economists do not expect the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates anytime soon because the higher consumption tax is depressing private spending.

99.   Economists expect a pickup in growth worldwide to help U.S. manufacturers avoid a pile-up of unsold goods.

100.   Economists expect a pickup in growth worldwide to help U.S. manufacturers prevent an accumulation of unsold goods.