31.   Economic research institute Ifo said Western German business confidence in July rose to its highest level since November.

32.   Germany announced yesterday its jobless ranks swelled in January to the highest level since the end of World War II.

33.   Government departments have been struggling to get by on reduced spending levels since October.

34.   Germany said last week its jobless ranks swelled in January to the highest level since the end of World War II.

35.   Heavy demand has also driven energy prices upward, to their highest level since the Gulf War.

36.   His home runs were his first at the major-league level since last September.

37.   Home resales increased in June to the highest level since last October as lower borrowing costs and low inflation helped spur consumer confidence in the U.S. economy.

38.   Home sales climbed to their highest level since October with gains recorded in all regions of the country.

39.   Home resales increased in June to the highest level since last October as lower borrowing costs helped attract buyers, industry figures showed.

40.   Home resales increased in June to the highest level since last October as reduced borrowing costs and low inflation helped spur consumer confidence in the U.S. economy.