31.   Other recent statistics, including retail sales, also suggested that the economy was not weakening as quickly as some believed.

32.   Prostitution is not a crime in Italy, but aiding, abetting and exploiting prostitutes is, and according to recent statistics, such criminal activity is increasing.

33.   Recent economic statistics pointing to economic slowdown supported the view that rates would be cut.

34.   Recent statistics show Mexico slowly emerging from the severe recession.

35.   Recent U.S. statistics show that measures of industrial efficiency have risen just as much as wages, Makishima said.

36.   Recent economic statistics are encouraging, if not conclusive.

37.   Recent economic statistics have painted a bleak picture.

38.   Recent economic statistics paint a bleak picture.

39.   Recent economic statistics point to a continued recovery for the economy from the slowdown during the second half of the year, and that could help generate jobs.

40.   Recent federal statistics show that crime rates over all, including those tracking offenses by juveniles, are dropping.