61.   Business confidence in Western Germany fell more than expected in November, declining for the second consecutive month, the Ifo economic research institute said.

62.   Business confidence in Western Germany unexpectedly fell in October, halting a six-month increase, the Ifo economic research institute said.

63.   Business confidence fell in all sectors except retail trade.

64.   Business confidence has also tumbled.

65.   Business confidence here is at its highest overall level in almost a decade, according to the National Australia Bank.

66.   Business confidence in the U.S. economy rose in December as executives showed their usual holiday optimism, an industry survey showed.

67.   Business confidence in the U.S. economy rose in March for a fourth month in a row, an industry survey showed today.

68.   Business confidence as compiled by the Ifo research institute, also unexpectedly fell in October, halting a six-month increase.

69.   Business confidence is also being tested.

70.   Business confidence rose too, notably for exporters of capital and semi-finished goods.