51.   The temporary visa waiver accord is aimed at coping with an expected sharp rise in the number of visitors from both countries for the event.

52.   Traders were buoyed by the smaller than expected rise in producer prices, which hinted that inflation was not likely to reignite.

53.   Wall Street share prices fell back Thursday, depressed by a wave of profit-taking ahead of an expected rise in interest rates.

54.   It said the expected rise in research and development outlays would weigh on earnings growth in the current term.

55.   Krenek was also optimistic about the outlook for lubrication, which like gasoline is linked to the expected rise in passenger-car ownership and strong regional economic growth.

56.   Mitsubishi Chemical said the first half profit performance was dampened by a sharper than expected rise in naptha prices, which eroded margins of the petrochemical division.

57.   News of a better-than expected rise in consumer confidence and strong durable goods orders failed to quell investor fears, as the selloff accelerated into the afternoon.

58.   Prospects appeared increasingly gloomy for copper, due to an expected rise in world output.

59.   Retail groups also rose despite a smaller than expected rise in retail sales in June.

60.   The central bank governor said prices were expected rise at a slower pace than the overall economy.