61.   Yesterday, a monthly survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta showed the possible first signs of an economic slowdown -- and the possibility of higher inflation ahead.

62.   A monthly survey from the National Association of Purchasing Management, which is regarded as a reliable health gauge of manufacturing, depressed the bond market.

63.   After completing a questionnaire, the customers agreed to complete monthly marketing surveys.

64.   Based on the manufacturing figures, the overall economy appeared to grow modestly in March, said Norbert J. Ore, who oversees the monthly survey for the NAPM.

65.   Blue Chip Economic Indicators said Wednesday that the economists in its monthly survey still believe by an overwhelming majority that a recession will be avoided.

66.   But there was almost no good news in manufacturing, Norbert J. Ore, who oversees the monthly survey, said.

67.   DTI-MIS and NSO, separately conduct regular monthly surveys on key sectors.

68.   Investors were eager to assess results of the monthly survey from the National Association of Purchasing Management, which is regarded as a reliable gauge of business conditions.

69.   On Thursday, the National Statistics Institute found deteriorating business conditions in the third quarter in all sectors of the economy in its monthly survey of business leaders.

70.   That meant that even if workers were laid off following the attacks, they would remain counted as employed in the monthly survey.