71.   Industrial output has been weakened by a continued decline in consumer demand and falling orders to manufacturers, creating a rising inventory of unsold goods.

72.   Instead, the mood of manufacturers actually darkened during a period when industrial output fell and inventories piled up.

73.   Investors concerned that the economy would sputter or fall into recession this year were surprised by reports today and last Friday showing surges in industrial output and job growth.

74.   Investors lowered their opinions on steels -- and the economy -- after a shaky outlook for September industrial output, slated to be released tomorrow.

75.   Japanese government bonds were little changed with yields at six-month highs as traders awaited a key industrial output report for signs of the strength of economic growth.

76.   Japanese government bonds pared losses to trade little changed after a key report on industrial output showed the economy growing more slowly than some investors expected.

77.   Japanese bonds were little changed after reports on industrial output and spending gave traders few new clues on the direction of interest rates.

78.   Machine orders are considered a leading indicator of industrial output and capital spending since companies must order machinery well in advance of increases in manufacturing.

79.   Machinery orders and industrial output, which are expected to rise in the fourth quarter, will weaken after companies finish upgrading factories.

80.   May industrial output figures today showed Danish companies are continuing to produce more goods and receive more orders.