31.   But they said improving economic fortunes around the globe should spur U.S. exports and begin narrowing the deficit next year.

32.   Camdessus predicts slight improvement in global economic fortunes led by Europe and the United States.

33.   Investments in R and D would also bring greater flexibility to adapt to changing market needs, brought about by the variance of economic fortunes, Sarip added.

34.   The bank said the southeast Asian nations should work to improve their long-term economic fortunes by educating more people and improving public health.

35.   The chief executive of the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday there should be a slight improvement in global economic fortunes next year spearheaded by Europe and the United States.

36.   The reversal in economic fortunes today poses a challenge that tests the policymakers in Canberra.

37.   Their economic fortunes largely depend on foreign investment, and that investment is aided by smooth relations with the West.