51.   More bilateral agreements are expected in South America, economists said.

52.   Not likely, say economists.

53.   Now, say economists, an interest rate cut is a tossup.

54.   Not so, say economists who study the program.

55.   Prices should continue declining next month, economists said, given July producer and import price reports and expected further expected declines in seasonal food prices.

56.   Rapidly rising prices cannot continue to be sustained, says economist Ed Liamer.

57.   Pressure from overseas might accelerate debate on changing the tax laws to spur corporate spending or breathe life into the real estate market, economists said.

58.   Prices ought to retreat this winter, economists said, as more cattle are fattened and then sent to market.

59.   Rising mandatory contributions have already this year helped subdue consumer spending, hurting growth, economists said.