61.   Gold often is used as a hedge against inflation so the metal loses its investment appeal when price pressures are weak.

62.   Hoechst said it expects economic improvement in Europe, Asia and the U.S. to bolster sales this year, although pharmaceutical sales will remain under price pressure.

63.   However, Ericsson warned that the mobile telephony market faces price pressure and increasing competition.

64.   If borne out by national figures, that could raise concern among investors worried that overall economic growth is causing some price pressures.

65.   IBM chief executive Lou Gerstner says there are signs that computer demand is slowing and price pressures are increasing.

66.   If the Fed raises rates before year-end to stave off price pressures, analysts say the Canadian central bank will probably follow suit.

67.   If so, that would suggest lower price pressures ahead, and no immediate need for the Fed to raise rates.

68.   If the numbers are god, which is to say, price pressures are modest, the market may breathe a sigh of relief and rally.

69.   If borne out by national figures, that could raise concern among investors worried that economic growth could spark price pressures.

70.   In a speech before the Morris County, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, McDonough lauded the combination of strong growth with a lack of price pressures.