91.   Munro said should the gold price remain at its present level, the performance of the company would be even better in the next quarter.

92.   Such steps in principle would increase economic activity and growth, and help bring troublesome French unemployment down from its present double-digit level.

93.   The decision of the US Federal Reserve to leave key interest rates at their present levels boosted pressure on the US currency, said Iggo.

94.   The majority of US analysts think the Fed will leave key rates at present levels as economic expansion shows signs of moderating and inflationary tensions are still under control.