51.   U.S. inflation at the wholesale level was absent in July as prices remained unchanged after slipping slightly the previous month.

52.   With exception of higher energy prices, price increases at retail and wholesale levels were tame.

53.   There are too many diamonds at the wholesale level, and in order to keep its virtual diamond monopoly intact De Beers must buy up the growing surplus.

54.   The dollar edged higher Friday against the other major currencies except sterling in active trading on currency markets here after a report showing modest inflation at the wholesale level.