31.   Floods in China that have left hundreds dead and thousands homeless are being closely watched by the government who fear the damage could undermine attempts to curb inflation.

32.   Free trade with Mexico also is helping curb food inflation.

33.   German shares fell as the Bundesbank signaled it may raise interest rates to curb inflation if the deutsche mark slides further against the U.S. dollar.

34.   Government food purchases to curb inflation accounted for much of the import growth.

35.   Greenspan said small wage increases that had helped curb inflation may give way to larger, more inflationary settlements.

36.   Hampering a recovery in Mexico will be interest rates, which will likely remain high as the government seeks to curb inflation and help the banking industry.

37.   He has reduced a bloated budget deficit and curbed inflation.

38.   Higher interest rates slow an economy, yet also curb inflation.

39.   Higher borrowing costs in the U.S. often force the Bank of Mexico to raise local interest rates to defend the value of the currency and curb inflation.

40.   His aides noted that he had met with several dozen professors to emphasize the importance of scholarship and teaching, and his desire to curb grade inflation.