21. All the same, the prospect of lower inflation and interest rates later this year is likely to reverse the decline later this week. 22. Business was also helped by lower inflation. 23. But Rojas Parra said these export industries are improving amid lower inflation and growing economic stability. 24. Central bank chiefs from five Eastern European countries predicted lower inflation and falling interest rates. 25. Central bank officials said they cut rates in response to lower inflation rates. 26. Cost reductions not only helped businesses, they contributed to lower inflation, Levy said. 27. Dole, defending the GOP agenda, said balancing the budget would drive down interest rates, lower inflation, produce new jobs and provide tax relief. 28. Expectations of lower inflation aided a rally in the bond market this year. 29. Expectations of lower inflation helped the lira. 30. Fischer said lower inflation in Israel is possible if the central bank maintains a relatively high interest rate. |