91.   Crude oil plunged in late trading after the State Department said fighting between Kurdish factions in northern Iraq stopped, easing concern that Middle East exports might be disrupted.

92.   Crude oil retreated amid easing concern that tensions in the Persian Gulf would disrupt exports.

93.   Crude oil tumbled amid perceptions that production is increasing around the world, easing concern that U.S. inventories are low.

94.   Crude oil fell after Iraq suggested a compromise in a dispute over United Nations weapons inspections, easing concern that a military confrontation would disrupt oil supplies.

95.   Crude oil futures were little changed as recent Middle Eastern military confrontations abated, easing concern oil exports from the region would be hindered.

96.   Corn and soybeans tumbled as crop conditions improved and forecasts for cooler weather eased concern that intense heat could scorch young plants.

97.   Crude oil fell after Iraq suggested it might compromise in a dispute over United Nations weapons inspections, easing concern that a military confrontation would disrupt oil supplies.

98.   Demand for the new issues was bolstered by the relatively scarce supply of new bonds and by easing concern about inflation, traders said.

99.   During testimony today in the Senate, Brazilian Central Bank President Gustavo Loyola eased concern of a full investigation into cover-up allegations at his institution.

100.   Do whatever you can to ease their concerns, particularly for people who have reputations as good workers.