41.   And those are tougher still than either rate cuts or liberal spending.

42.   Andrew Pyle, managing director of Path International, said another rate cut is likely tomorrow or Thursday.

43.   Another factor restraining the impact of rate cuts has been the strong dollar.

44.   Another report released today also suggests a Fed rate cut may be needed to shore up a listless economy.

45.   Another rate cut would further stimulate economic growth while it enhances prospects for a Conservative Party victory in the next general election.

46.   And, curiously enough, the first Fed rate cut drew sneers from traders, but the market bottomed within days of the move.

47.   Any signs of rosier business sentiment in the next few weeks will help keep speculation over rate cuts at bay.

48.   Anything weaker than this would add to the push for a rate cut, economists said.

49.   Another Fed official, though, indicated today in remarks before the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce in Massachusetts that she sees no need for an immediate rate cut.

50.   Any sign the Fed is delaying a rate cut will have a negative impact on Treasuries.