61.   Bond traders welcomed government reports that depicted modest growth in the housing industry and sluggish activity in manufacturing.

62.   Chernomyrdin said the economy is showing signs of modest growth after six years of decline, and a political confrontation now could lead to another economic setback.

63.   Government reports that depicted modest growth in the housing industry and sluggish activity in manufacturing reassured bond traders.

64.   Hog futures slid at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, hurt by slumping cash hog prices and anticipation that a month-end report will show modest growth in supply.

65.   It now expects more modest growth in film sales and digital products over the next several years.

66.   It said Germany, France and Italy, facing record unemployment, need to maintain their recent modest economic growth by stimulating consumer spending.

67.   Limited Inc., said it is planning for modest growth this year.

68.   Limited Inc., citing the slowing economy, said it is planning for modest growth this year.

69.   Many economists say the economy appears to be bottoming out, with some hints of modest growth, after six straight years of decline.

70.   Mexico will see modest growth in its economy next year after the economic crisis of this year, the head of a Mexican business group predicted Wednesday.