61.   The expected rise is due to Japanese companies pushing back their production schedule this year due to weak demand, economists said.

62.   The dollar was little changed early Wednesday, fluctuating around its New York closing levels after a sharper than expected overnight rise in US interest rates, dealers said.

63.   The dollar fell in New York on Tuesday against other major currencies in heavy trading after news of a steeper than expected rise in US economic activity in October.

64.   The expected rise was attributable to the likely rise of bubble jet printer, laser beam printer and stepper sales, the official said.

65.   The price of oil held steady here on Wednesday in early trade after unofficial figures pointed to a smaller than expected rise in levels of US crude stocks.