1.   As South American economies stabilize and consumers start to buy more products, more foreign corporations are embarking on joint ventures with Latin American companies.

2.   But if economies stabilize, the effect will be short-term.

3.   But what if the economy does not stabilize?

4.   By early next year the economy could have stabilized, and the government could begin to reap the benefits.

5.   Copper rose on speculation that Asian economies will stabilize, leading to a revival of demand for base metals.

6.   Even so, Forbes said, the general economy is stabilizing and investments in Croatia are becoming safer.

7.   He predicted the Thai economy will soon stabilize, a view shared by Bank of Thailand Gov. Rerngchai Makaranonda who also attended the luncheon, a Keidanren official said.

8.   In NEW YORK, copper rose on speculation that Asian economies will stabilize, leading to a revival of demand for base metals.

9.   Most African economies have stabilized or have begun to grow as a result of increased international investment, drawn to more appealing business environments.

10.   Not all economists share that gloomy outlook, and some say that there are signs the economy may be stabilizing.