11.   The deficit comes as the growing economy boosts domestic spending and imports, and Egypt has lowered import tariffs, at the behest of the IMF, Lubin said.

12.   The deficit came as exports fell and imports rose sharply.

13.   The deficit came despite strong export performance from the United States.

14.   The deficit is coming down.

15.   The federal budget deficit has been coming down even without congressional action, as the strong economy is generating higher tax revenue.

16.   The fourth-quarter deficit came after the Mexican economy registered surpluses in the second and third quarters.

17.   The larger deficit came largely from increased overseas travel.

18.   The deficit does not come as a surprise.

19.   The smaller deficit comes on the back of a trade surplus and continuing strong levels of foreign direct investment.

20.   Wages must not be permitted to rise unduly and budget deficits must come under continuing constraints to strengthen prospects for non-inflationary growth this year.