1.   Among gainers, federal utility Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras, rose on speculation the government could boost electricity rates in September, Saltoun said.

2.   Among other gainers, state utilities rose on speculation the government will boost electricity rate.

3.   Among other gainers, state utilities rose on speculation the government will boost electricity rates.

4.   Analysts said the gains were because of expectations that the government will boost telephone rates, which would improve earnings for market leader Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras.

5.   And lawmakers are hearing from economists that increased government spending historically boosts the economy during times of war.

6.   And the government could boost the economy with a massive spending spree.

7.   As a result, the government is boosting issues of treasury bills, known as GKOs, to raise money.

8.   Auto sales in Japan have dropped every month since April, when the government boosted the national sales tax, eliminated tax rebates and raised health insurance premiums.

9.   Brazilian stocks rose for a second day, led by state-owned oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA amid speculation the government will boost fuel prices.

10.   BRAZILIAN stocks rose for a second day, led by Telecomunicacoes Brasileiras SA, on speculation that the government would boost calling prices.