81.   Central council member Franz-Christoph Zeitler said that the present level of German interest rates leaves the central bank with some room for maneuver.

82.   During his short stay in Hanoi, Chretien is hoping to step up the present modest levels of economic cooperation and commercial exchange between Canada and Vietnam.

83.   Economists say the pound would have to depreciate before entry because it is overvalued at present levels.

84.   The present level is among the lowest in Asia, Palacios said.

85.   The present level is the lowest since mid-October.

86.   The RBI warned, however, that agricultural production would have to be increased if economic growth was to continue at present levels.

87.   They add that the two main rates should remain at their present level until the first quarter of next year.

88.   They expect rates to be two points below present levels in six months.

89.   MIM said in a statement it expected the current financial year to be a difficult one, especially given the present low level of copper prices.

90.   NATO had suggested that the overall level of forces, domestic or foreign, should remain at their present level in seven areas of eastern and central Europe.