101.   Japanese bonds were little changed as investors looked to reports this week that are expected to confirm that the economic outlook remains gloomy.

102.   Japanese bonds were little changed as potential government measures to support the economy offset a dismal economic outlook going into the new year.

103.   Japanese stocks fell on the worsening economic outlook.

104.   Market participants predicted the drachma will be steady in the next several weeks on improving economic outlooks.

105.   Matsushita also said that both the decline in stock prices since November and low long-term interest rates indicate the financial markets remain cautious in their economic outlook.

106.   Minnesota stocks rose this week, led by United HealthCare Corp. and Dayton Hudson Corp., as investors remained upbeat about the economic outlook.

107.   Minnesota stocks, led by CyberOptics Corp. and Dayton Hudson Corp., ended their six-day winning streak as investors grew more pessimistic about the economic outlook.

108.   Meanwhile, the economic outlook is brightening in the U.S. after growth slowed in the first and second quarters, Messner said.

109.   Minnesota stocks, led by Northwest Airlines Corp. and Navarre Corp., rose for a second time this week as investors remained optimistic about the economic outlook.

110.   Never mind that the economic outlook is suddenly murky, and that any downturn would create considerable pressure to stimulate growth through tax cuts and spending increases.