31.   Some market participants said the consumer prices data suggested that the Federal Reserve was not likely to change current monetary policy when Fed policy makers meet next week.

32.   State attorneys general suing U.S. cigarette makers will meet today to focus their demands in the landmark negotiations to settle health-related lawsuits with tobacco companies.

33.   The almost simultaneous rate cuts have prompted speculation that the Bundesbank may follow suit when its policy makers meet tomorrow, traders said.

34.   The central bank is expected to leave rates alone when policy makers meet Tuesday and Wednesday.

35.   The chocolate maker has already met with SEC officials to convince them that the rule proposal could cause competitive harm.

36.   The confederation urged the Bank of England to lower interest rates by half a percentage point when policy makers meet next month.

37.   The dollar rose against the mark amid speculation that the Bundesbank may cut interest rates when its policy makers meet Thursday, traders said.

38.   The dollar was little changed amid expectations the Bundesbank may cut interest rates when its policy makers meet tomorrow, traders said.

39.   The first increase is expected to come when Fed policy makers meet on Tuesday.

40.   The report gave mixed signals as to whether the Federal Reserve will need to raise interest rates when its policy makers meet later this month, traders said.