61.   Japanese stocks rose amid cautious optimism a government stimulus package will help the economy, traders said.

62.   Japanese bonds rose as investors were skeptical a government plan boost land sales would help the economy.

63.   Last week, central bank Governor Yasuo Matsushita said the bank will maintain its low-interest-rate policy to help the economy.

64.   Lately, the buoyant U.S. stock market helped the economy to boom, even in the face of the crisis in Asia.

65.   Later today, bonds could get support from proposals by the governing Liberal Democratic Party to help the economy.

66.   Last week, central bank Gov. Yasuo Matsushita said the bank will maintain its current low-interest-rate policy to help the economy.

67.   Low interest rates reduce borrowing costs for companies and consumers, helping the economy grow.

68.   Lower U.S. rates help the economy by making it cheaper for companies to borrow money and invest.

69.   Lower rates tend to help the economy as it becomes cheaper for companies to borrow and expand.

70.   Many people interviewed said they supported the casinos, which they said had helped the economy and provided entertainment for the many retirees here.