21.   Bank of Japan Governor Yasuo Matsushita said the economy will remain stagnant and urged legislators to swiftly pass growth measures.

22.   Because of rising investments and reforms, the underlying economy remains strong, boosting demand for property, Licuanan said.

23.   Because the economy remains strong, more companies can afford to charter jets, not only for top executives but also for middle-management teams.

24.   Bonds yesterday tumbled after reports on factory orders for big-ticket items, housing and jobless claims all suggested the economy remains healthy.

25.   Bonds were little changed after the report confirmed the economy remains weak.

26.   Bond yields sank to nine-month lows last week, with some analysts attributing the decline to a growing consensus that the economy remains in the doldrums.

27.   Bonds could rise in the morning, however, if a monthly economic report indicates the economy remains too weak to withstand higher interest rates.

28.   Bonds tumbled Thursday after reports on factory orders for big-ticket items, housing and jobless claims all suggested the economy remains healthy.

29.   A government report today indicated the economy remains on a growth path moderate enough to avert accelerating inflation and forcing interest rates higher.

30.   A healthy gain in jobs could be taken as proof the economy remains robust.