31.   It was the first time the economy had lost jobs in six months.

32.   Its momentum to rise faded after the U.S. said a week ago that the economy unexpectedly lost jobs in September for the first time in eight months.

33.   Its momentum faded after the U.S. said a week ago the economy unexpectedly lost jobs in September for the first time in eight months.

34.   Japanese bonds were little changed, after erasing earlier losses, on expectations the economy will lose much of the momentum it has gained recently, traders said.

35.   Last Friday, the Labor Department said the U.S. economy unexpectedly lost jobs for the first time in eight months.

36.   Like their British counterparts, they will weigh whether to ease credit at a time that statistics indicate their economies are losing steam and inflation is under control.

37.   Looking ahead, the labor market may face some strains as the economy loses momentum.

38.   More American workers applied for state unemployment benefits last week than analysts expected, government figures showed, in a sign the economy may be losing steam.

39.   More American workers applied for state unemployment benefits last week, a further sign that the U.S. economy may be losing momentum, Labor Department figures showed today.

40.   Moreover, some Wall Street analysts said consumer demand could soon rebound because long-term interest rates have tumbled as the economy has lost steam.