41.   A report by the Federal Statistics Office this morning showed an unexpected fall in wholesale prices.

42.   A larger-than-expected drop in December wholesale prices also helped.

43.   A smaller-than-expected increase in German wholesale prices confirmed the outlook for restrained inflation and helped bunds higher.

44.   A report that wholesale prices in the U.S. unexpectedly fell last month also helped lift bonds on optimism that the U.S. economy is slowing.

45.   A report on wholesale prices was sharply higher, though oil accounted for most of the problem.

46.   A stronger-than-expected producer price report released Monday fueled concern that higher wholesale prices would feed through to the high street in the coming months.

47.   A year ago, deregulation in California was accompanied by substantial spikes in wholesale prices.

48.   Administrative Law Judge Joel A. Linsider recommended last May that the wholesale prices Verizon charges its competitors be cut significantly, and the commission affirmed his decision on Wednesday.

49.   Also driving coffee lower, Nestle SA said it will raise retail prices in the U.K. and possibly elsewhere in Europe, citing the recent surge in wholesale prices.

50.   Brokers get loans at a wholesale price from lenders and then add on points or fees when they market them to homeowners.