1.   Economic strength has also kept U.S. interest rates high relative to its chief economic rivals, Germany and Japan, luring global investors to U.S. deposits.

2.   His strength is keeping the team on an even keel.

3.   His greatest strength has been keeping the players working hard through lean moments.

4.   Major stock market indexes set records and a renewed bond market strength kept downward pressure on key interest rates.

5.   Other analysts maintain that recent economic reports have shown enough strength to keep the Fed from lowering rates yet.

6.   His heart, his strength keep Francis alive.