11.   Expert Peter Gignoux at Smith Barney brokerage said the marked rise was due to an announcement of troop movements in Iraq.

12.   There has also been a marked rise in the number of inquiries by refugees regarding the conditions in Rwanda.

13.   Thefts of cattle and sheep have shown a marked rise in Israel since the start of Ramadan, the Moslem month of fasting, stockbreeders said Tuesday.

14.   WGC manager D.V. Pathy said the recent lifting by the Indian government of restrictions governing gold imports had contributed to the marked rise in gold shipments to India.

15.   The devaluation must be supplemented by a marked rise in investment, especially private investment, they say.

16.   The London market was boosted by a marked rise of oil stocks due to higher crude oil prices in response to Iraqi military action in northern Iraq.