91.   Higher central bank rates slow the economy by boosting borrowing rates throughout the economy, making it more costly to finance everything from automobiles to factories.

92.   Higher rates press down stock prices by slowing the economy and increasing borrowing costs for companies.

93.   Higher rates raise the cost of borrowing for companies and consumers, which tends to slow the economy.

94.   Higher rates slow the economy, which hurts corporate profits.

95.   Higher rates raise the cost of borrowing for consumers and companies, slowing the economy.

96.   Higher rates raise the cost of corporate and consumer borrowing -- potentially slowing the economy.

97.   Higher rates slow the economy, which hurt corporate profits.

98.   Higher rates tend to slow the economy by making it more expensive for consumers and businesses to borrow and spend.

99.   Higher interest rates hurt earnings by slowing the economy and raising borrowing costs.

100.   Higher interest rates slow the economy and reduce the risk of inflation, while lower interest rates spur the economy and entice consumers and companies to borrow and spend.