31.   That eased fears that social unrest will make it impossible for France to meet its deficit targets.

32.   The failure of the government to meet first half budget deficit targets and rising unemployment has also caused investors to steer clear of stocks, traders said.

33.   The French government has already said it expects to miss the Maastricht deficit target.

34.   The Fund said it was withholding the money because Argentina has consistently missed deficit targets because of falling tax revenues as the economy continues to slow.

35.   The government, however, is meeting the deficit target at the cost of violating other clauses in its IMF loan agreement.

36.   The governor called for an immediate mechanism to return government spending to levels in line with the deficit target.

37.   The IMF delayed disbursements on loan payments to Ukraine earlier this year when Ukraine failed to meet government budget deficit targets.

38.   The final report included a footnote that Italy can reach the deficit target if it fully implements planned new measures and takes any further steps as necessary.

39.   The governor called for an immediate mechanism which would return government spending to levels in line with the deficit target.

40.   The IMF makes regular loans to Argentina on the condition that it meets budget deficit targets.