61.   Also lifting gold prices higher were signs that the U.S. economy may be expanding at a fast enough pace to raise the inflation rate.

62.   Also, higher prices may simply be slow in appearing.

63.   Also, non-OPEC members like Russia and Norway can be expected to increase exports to take advantage of the higher prices.

64.   Also, shipping delays caused by port-congestion in Brazil and rain in Guatemala have kept sugar off the market, pushing prices higher.

65.   Also, concern that unfavorable weather conditions this past weekend in the Corn Belt limited harvest activity contributed to higher prices.

66.   Also, there were more unfilled orders for durable goods, more business orders for plant and equipment and higher stock prices.

67.   Although higher stock prices are anticipated, investors will have to come to grips with slower earnings growth in future quarters, analysts said.

68.   Although ExciteAtHome had trouble turning a profit, the company said it charged higher prices than its major competitor, Roadrunner.

69.   Americans faced higher prices for food and fuel as grain and oil prices continued to soar.

70.   Americans pay higher prices for prescription drugs than consumers in any other country, a panel of experts said Wednesday.