61.   Trucks generally are still enjoying relatively stronger demand than cars.

62.   U.S. Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin said Japan needs stronger domestic demand to help narrow its trade surplus with the U.S.

63.   U.S. President Bill Clinton and Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin have repeatedly asked the Japanese government to expand its economy through stronger domestic demand.

64.   With economic growth in Japan now looking strong and sustainable, neighboring countries are also benefiting from stronger demand.

65.   With stronger demand for beef, traders expect meatpackers will have to boost bids to secure animals.

66.   Yield spreads between mortgage securities and Treasuries narrowed for a second day, implying stronger demand after five days of stumbling performance.

67.   Zinc has risen to seven-year highs this year amid stronger demand and falling inventories.

68.   Orders to factories registered their largest increase in nearly a year, boosted by stronger demand for cars, semiconductors and industrial machinery.

69.   Orders to U.S. factories registered their first increase of the year in March, thanks to stronger demand for transportation equipment.

70.   Brisk passenger car sales also led to stronger demand for gasoline.