21.   But, having agreed these new, marginally higher rates now, they have in fact caused rates to rise.

22.   The process will continue upwards until rates rise to meet expectations.

23.   Also hurting the dollar were remarks earlier this month by Japanese Finance Minister Wataru Kubo, who hinted Japanese rates may rise.

24.   Although black out-marriage rates have risen, they remain much lower than out-marriage rates for Hispanics, Asians and American Indians.

25.   Although the inflation rate rose, traders and investors focused instead on signs the economy is slowing, traders said.

26.   And cancer incidence rates actually rose among African-American men and stayed level for Asian-American and Pacific Island women.

27.   An old joke among economists is that the European definition of a boom is a year in which the unemployment rate rises less than usual.

28.   Analysts say the change in benchmarks may create the illusion Japanese rates have risen.

29.   And for the first time in years, developers are optimistic that rent increases will accelerate and occupancy rates will rise.

30.   And cancer rates are rising.