41.   But investors in Australia cannot expect to be bailed out by rising land prices, at least for now.

42.   But most of that rise can be attributed to rising oil prices, since Russia is an oil exporter.

43.   But much of the upward price push has come from rising crude oil prices.

44.   But some economists argue that some inflation might encourage consumers to spend more to avoid rising prices.

45.   But those savings have been eaten up by rising resin prices.

46.   By stressing supply and conservation, though, Bush said his plan would, over time, help to ease the burden of rising energy prices.

47.   Canadian oil and gas issues rose on rising commodities prices.

48.   Canadian stocks steadied, after bond yields pared earlier losses amid concern rising commodity prices will fuel inflation, analysts said.

49.   Canadian oil and gas issues rose on rising oil prices.

50.   Canadian stocks rose, with gold stocks staging the biggest two-day rally in almost three years on rising bullion prices.