51.   Israel has what may be the most comprehensive reserve requirements of any country.

52.   It was the second time in less than a month, and the second time this year, that the central bank increased reserve requirements.

53.   It will further reduce reserve requirements for commercial banks it considers particularly strong.

54.   Japanese news reports of a request that the government drop bank reserve requirements for bond purchases also lifted the market.

55.   Last week the central bank eased reserve requirements for commercial banks and allowed them to issue convertible bonds to raise cash.

56.   Later this year, New York is expected to ease reserve requirements, putting its insurers on an equal footing with the rest of the country.

57.   Lower reserve requirements would make it easier for banks to lend.

58.   Many states require insurers to meet defined reserve requirements.

59.   Most focused on tightening credit and keeping interest rates high, including raising commercial bank reserve requirements and selling bonds.

60.   Ni said the government could lower interest rates or cut the bank reserve requirements as measures to boost the economy.