31.   Rivlin said the August and September employment reports indeed point to slower growth.

32.   Recent economic reports have pointed to continued U.S. growth.

33.   Regional reports also pointed to rising prices.

34.   Several reports Thursday pointed to weak economic growth, which in other circumstances might have bolstered the market.

35.   Several reports Tuesday pointed to solid economic advances.

36.   Separately, two other reports pointed to mixed retail sales across the country.

37.   Stock and bond prices slumped after their release, even though economists said the reports point to continued sluggish economic growth in the months ahead.

38.   Still, analysts cautioned that recent reports point to a gradually recovering economy, which could weigh on bonds.

39.   Still, analysts cautioned that recent reports point to a gradually recovering economy.

40.   Such reports seemingly pointed toward Gooden taking his last best chance in the majors.