1.   Another focal point is whether Japanese investors will increase their purchase of U.S. assets, traders said.

2.   As investors shied away from aggressive stock funds last fall, they increased purchases of shares in bond funds.

3.   At his news conference, Hayami said increasing such purchases would depend on future economic circumstances.

4.   Beyond aircraft, there was speculation in Taipei that Taiwan would increase its purchases of U.S. oil.

5.   A slowdown could initially boost lumber prices, however, if builders increase their purchases to finish projects before winter, analysts said.

6.   A weak yen makes Japanese products cheaper, in dollar terms, in the United States, providing an incentive for Americans to increase their purchases of Japanese imports.

7.   All the panelists said they are increasing their purchases of office REIT shares.

8.   But analysts expected the bank to pump up the money supply by increasing its purchases of long-term government bonds.

9.   But there is little question that the chip accords have helped create an atmosphere that greatly increased purchases of U.S. chips.

10.   But the quest for greater consistency in quality and price has encouraged big processors to increase direct purchases from growers.