51.   Thirachai Bhuvanatnaranubala, assistant governor of the central bank, earlier expressed his belief that the negative yield curve would not last long because banks normally preferred long-term loans.

52.   The political and industry titans expressed their belief that a new cycle of international trade negotiations would have a positive impact on investment, competition strategy and the environment.

53.   The Wall Street Journal expressed belief that Pearl was still alive and pleaded for a resumption of dialogue with the kidnappers.

54.   It said both sides expressed the belief that the agreement would contribute to the improvement of relations between the two countries.

55.   Many soldiers at the camp have expressed the belief that they ought to be getting more relief materials than the civilians.

56.   Some survivors expressed their belief that the aircraft might have developed a problem in the air before crash-landing at the domestic airport here.

57.   The bank cut the rate despite high money supply figures, expressing the belief that the money supply would soon slow down.

58.   The message expressed the belief that bilateral ties between the parties and peoples of the two countries will strengthen in the future, the agency said.