101.   The Clinton administration downplayed signs of economic weakness, saying that a modest slowdown in the long run is unlikely to trigger a recession.

102.   The bond market tends to rally on signs of economic weakness because they diminish the possibility of higher inflation.

103.   The database software maker said its earnings prospects have become another casualty of economic weakness.

104.   The dollar eked out gains against the yen as traders bet economic weakness in Japan may prevent authorities there from letting the yen strengthen much.

105.   The economic weakness now confronting the kingdom may finally be driving home the message that change is unavoidable.

106.   The dollar surged against European currencies as signs of economic weakness in Germany sparked talk that the Bundesbank will cut interest rates soon.

107.   The Fed policy-makers also said economic weakness has become their main focus.

108.   The evidence of economic weakness sent the bond market soaring and interest rates plunging.

109.   The Federal Reserve said Tuesday that economic weakness has replaced inflation as the chief threat to the long-running U.S. business expansion.

110.   The extent of the slide has surprised many experts and officials in the European Central Bank, but it reflects the economic weakness.