31.   The government Friday said the economy gained almost three times the number of jobs economists expected in March.

32.   The report said that the U.S. economy is gaining strength even though a mid-winter lull in aircraft orders caused factory orders to fall.

33.   The rise in the yen may dash hopes the economy will gain momentum since it would make exports more expensive.

34.   The same jobless-claims report made stock investors wonder whether the economy is gaining enough strength to keep the Federal Reserve from raising interest rates again.

35.   The survey is one of several better-than-expected economic indicators released in the last two weeks suggesting that the economy is gaining steam.

36.   To be sure, some money managers say the buying binge may soon be over because the economy is gaining enough momentum to push inflation higher.

37.   U.S. stocks fell amid a gain in interest rates triggered by more signs that the economy is gaining strength.

38.   U.S. Treasuries were lower in Asia amid concern employment figures scheduled for release tomorrow will show the U.S. economy is gaining strength.

39.   U.S. stocks were mixed amid signs the economy is gaining enough strength to keep the Federal Reserve from raising interest rates again.

40.   But officials said employment of men could pick up later this year because the economy is gaining strength.