41.   Yet analysts said the recommendations fall short of what Japan will need to stem the decline of trading here and keep Japanese funds from going overseas.

42.   But experts warn that neither price slashing, nor the cheaper Singapore dollar, are likely to stem a decline in travelers.

43.   But two governments in the past year have been unable to stem a decline in exports and growth.

44.   But the decline was stemmed by sharp gains in its fixed income, commodity and currency businesses.

45.   Denials from Biwako Bank that it was suffering difficulties failed to stem the decline in Nikkei index futures, which brought the cash market lower, traders said.

46.   Denials from the Biwako Bank that it was suffering difficulties failed to stem the decline in Nikkei index futures, which brought the cash market lower, traders said.

47.   In comments reported by the ITAR-Tass news agency, Melikian said the government must raise minimum wages and pensions by this autumn to stem the decline.

48.   In currency trading, the dollar was lower against the yen but its decline was stemmed by buying from Japanese importers and corporations.

49.   President Clinton relaxed eligibility rules last July and announced a public education campaign to stem enrollment declines in the program.

50.   Saudi Arabia should reduce its oil production to help stem the decline of world oil prices, the Iran News said Monday.