41.   Japanese bonds fell as the dollar recovered lost ground against the yen, boosting Tokyo stocks and allaying concern the economy will weaken.

42.   Job growth was strong but by the last quarter, the local economy weakened considerably.

43.   Job losses at Vosper or elsewhere in the industry would be politically uncomfortable for Conservatives, especially as the economy weakens.

44.   Japanese bonds fell as the dollar recovered some lost ground against the yen, boosting Tokyo stocks and allaying concern the economy will weaken.

45.   Japanese stocks were little changed as exporters gained after the dollar strengthened and banks and some construction companies fell amid concern the overall economy is weakening.

46.   Minnesota stocks, led by Dayton Hudson Corp., Ancor Communications Inc. and Ciprico Inc., fell on worries the economy may be weakening.

47.   Moreover, although the Conference Board index showed Americans expect their own incomes will rise over the next half year, they are also betting the economy will weaken.

48.   Moreover, potential investors are hesitating to take stakes in Thai companies willing to accept foreign control, largely because the economy is still weakening.

49.   Metals issues fell on expectations that slowing Asian economies will weaken demand for the underlying commodities.

50.   Mortgage rates, and other interest rates, have been falling for more than a year as the economy has weakened.