31.   However, the durable goods data confirmed that although the U.S. economy is slowing, it should not enter a recession, analysts said.

32.   In addition, inventory data confirmed a large decline in heating oil stockpiles.

33.   The data confirm passengers complaints and an earlier Federal Aviation Administration report.

34.   The data confirmed that the weakening of the labor market has continued to discourage consumers from spending.

35.   The data confirmed preliminary results and met analyst expectations.

36.   The data confirmed that the economy is growing without inflation, which was good news for the bond market and helped lift stocks as well, analysts said.

37.   The data confirms the sharp slowdown in Thai exports due to the global economic conditions.

38.   The food agency said its data confirmed similar findings by researchers at Stockholm University.

39.   He said recent industrial production, housing starts and corporate activity data confirmed the likelihood of the economy heading towards recovery.

40.   Housing Minister Brian Howe said the data confirmed a downward trend in the housing sector despite the seasonally adjusted rise.