111.   The dollar held its gains against the mark because investors still expect Germany to lower rates to boost economic growth.

112.   The Finnish markka fell against the mark amid speculation the government is seeking an orderly depreciation of the markka to restore competitiveness and boost growth.

113.   The government could allow sterling to weaken in order to boost growth.

114.   The government was counting on a rebound in consumer spending so domestic demand could join foreign demand to boost economic growth.

115.   The government itself has promised to introduce tax cuts gradually over the next few years to boost economic growth as it moves towards achieving more balanced budgets.

116.   The government would be keen to see lower interest rates in a bid to boost economic growth and stem the loss of jobs.

117.   The International Monetary Fund welcomed steps by the Panamanian government to boost economic growth through sale of state-owned assets, deregulation, and improved trade policies.

118.   The increased economic activity, in turn, boosts economic growth and that gives stock and bond prices an additional lift.

119.   The news also pushed down bond prices, since such a plan might boost economic growth and lead interest rates higher.

120.   The multi-bracket federal tax code should be compressed into a single rate to boost economic growth, the National Association of Manufacturers said in a report.