71.   Investors said the reports decreased the likelihood of a rate increase by the Bank of Japan until the economy shows more signs of strength.

72.   Is this pay increase by the word?

73.   It was the first price increase by Arco reflecting costs associated with state-mandated cleaner-burning gasoline that had to be at distribution terminals Monday.

74.   It was the first rate increase by the Fed in more than two years.

75.   Japanese stocks were mixed as electronics exporters such as Sony Corp. declined on concern over a weaker dollar, offsetting increases by automakers.

76.   Meantime, a series of sharp rate increases by Toledo Edision had town residents grumbling.

77.   Municipal officials had argued that the changes would give them a crucial tool to hold down property-tax increases by reining in police and firefighter salaries.

78.   News of prime rate increases by the banks began to hit trading floors.

79.   Not all employers are dealing with cost increases by raising deductibles, of course.

80.   No rate increase by the Bank of Canada is expected until equity market volatility has ended.