41.   But the government is expected to revise its forecasts downward within a few days.

42.   Corn and soybeans came under pressure amid expectations the Agriculuure Department might upwardly revise harvest forecasts, and despite rains which have slowed harvesting in recent days.

43.   Electronics companies, which revised earnings forecasts on the strength of strong computer demand during the week, were broadly higher.

44.   Meteorologists who had predicted frosts by the end of the month revised their forecasts in favor of warmer temperatures.

45.   The IMF revised its forecast on the strength of strong consumer spending, a rebound in exports and a recovering global economy, the reports said.