51.   Economists said the Bundesbank will come under pressure to boost the economy by reducing German interest rates, which are close to the lowest levels ever.

52.   Earlier, Finance Minister Hiroshi Mitsuzuka said the government cannot afford extra spending measures to boost the economy as the nation seeks to cut its bulging budget deficit.

53.   Economists interpreted the data to mean that the Federal Reserve may not need to lower interest rates any time soon to help boost the economy.

54.   Expectations the new administration of Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto may be able to boost the economy also undermined the U.S. and Australian dollars.

55.   European ministers, battling to avoid sliding back into recession, want a stronger dollar to boost their economies by making their exports more attractive to Americans.

56.   Foley reiterated the U.S. position that Japan must boost its economy by stimulating domestic demand, rather than relying on more exports.

57.   For Dole, the chief way to answer these fears is to boost the economy overall.

58.   Few analysts expect the Japanese government to be able to offer more than its pledge on deregulation and structural reforms as a way to boost its economy.

59.   French officials said privately that the impact of government measures to boost the economy can only be limited as both France and Germany need to cut public deficits.

60.   Germany reported better-than-expected unemployment yesterday, which means it may not have to immediately lower interest rates to boost its economy.