61.   Recent drops in producer prices may be a consequence of companies taking specific steps to keep their prices low.

62.   Several weeks straight of mild weather contributed to the recent drop in prices.

63.   Silver prices jumped for the fourth day as a recent drop in stockpiles accelerated Friday amid strong demand for the metal from Europe.

64.   Some investors said the recent drop in yields has left little room to fall further, especially with the economy and job market strong.

65.   Soybean futures slipped as traders awaited a weekly government report of world demand, which could show a recent drop in prices has brought buyers to market.

66.   Soybeans prices rose amid signs a recent drop in prices has increased demand for exports.

67.   Still, the new securities may meet with demand, since the recent drop in bonds sent yields to their highest in a month, traders said.

68.   Soybean futures rose as higher export sales suggested that world buyers are taking advantage of a recent drop in prices to secure U.S. supplies.

69.   Stockbrokers and market analysts said they expected the rallies to continue, especially after the recent drop in United States interest rates.

70.   Stocks were also boosted by the recent drop in U.S. interest rates, said traders.