11.   Brazil will continue efforts to boost exports to close the widening trade deficit, Malan said.

12.   But there is very little perception that there might be the threat of recession from within the U.S., in particular that the widening trade deficit might be unsustainable.

13.   Economists also interpreted a government report of a widening trade surplus in September as a sign of weakness, reflecting listless domestic consumption and a declining appetite for imports.

14.   For much of this year, American policymakers have shown admirable self-restraint in the face of a widening trade deficit with Japan.

15.   Foreign investors remain concerned that the Philippines, with its widening trade deficit and surge in dollar borrowing, could become another Thailand, analysts said.

16.   In the summer, the widening trade deficit shaved three fourths of a percent from GDP, compared with a sharp two percentage points in the spring.

17.   Mexico was forced to devalue its peso last December in part due to a widening trade deficit.

18.   ONS officials said the trend was now in place for a widening trade deficit.

19.   Regional stock markets entered their worst crash in years late last month on concern that a widening trade deficit will force Brazil to devalue its currency, the real.

20.   Some investors think the Philippines, with a widening trade deficit and increased lending to property companies, may suffer a Thai-style financial crisis, analysts said.