1.   As a result, consumers should be able to continue increasing their spending even as unemployment rises in the coming months, most economists say.

2.   As unemployment rises and fear of crime increases, most Mexico City newspapers are dotted with advertisements for bulletproof cars, armed guards and executive lessons in hand-to-hand combat.

3.   Consumer spending, meanwhile, is expected to remain subdued as unemployment rises and disposable income declines.

4.   De Santis pointed out that, even as its unemployment rate rises, New York City is experiencing it strongest job growth in a decade.

5.   For example, Argentina can expect to see its interest rates soar, exports drop and unemployment rise, analysts said.

6.   Furthermore, consumer confidence is worsening as unemployment rises due to the acts of terrorism.

7.   Klaus recently said gross domestic product likely will decline this year while unemployment rises, and higher inflation is a threat as the koruna weakens.

8.   The good news, according to researchers, is that at least the country has adequate warning that crime may rise as unemployment rises.

9.   Those of a gloomy disposition often argue that people are carrying much more debt than ever before, which might slow growth in consumer spending as unemployment rises.

10.   Unemployment rises rapidly, bankruptcies multiply, layoffs become commonplace and homes lose value.