71.   But financial circles here expect interest rates to fall sharply soon in Europe, and particularly in France owing to sluggish performance of the economy.

72.   Byers resolved to bankrupt the company last October, but the move has arguably merely delayed the task of modernising the railways -- and also left financial circles fuming.

73.   Byers had also been criticised in financial circles for putting privatised rail operator Railtrack into administration last year, although it earned him plaudits from the left.

74.   Dini has a good reputation in international financial circles.

75.   Despite the promise of fiscal austerity, the first reaction from financial circles has been negative.

76.   Even financial circles are concerned.

77.   Financial circles have been particularly concerned about the political uncertainty.

78.   Financial circles here believe the outlook remains uncertain.

79.   Financial circles here expect interest rates to fall sharply soon in Europe, and particularly in France owing to sluggish performance of the economy.

80.   Financial circles in London said that they now expected a new wave of consolidation in the pharmaceutical sector, and rumours of a takeover bid for Zeneca were rife.