71.   A strong economy and a construction boom have created a nationwide shortage of building materials and construction crews.

72.   A strong economy and rising rates would make Japanese bonds and other assets attractive to foreign investors, who need yen to purchase them.

73.   A strong economy and the inflation that usually accompanies it erodes the value of long-term securities like bonds.

74.   A strong economy and tight labor market may prompt the Federal Reserve to raise bank lending rates by summer, according to investors and financial market indicators.

75.   A strong economy can lead to inflation, which eats into the value of fixed-income securities.

76.   A strong economy can translate into higher sales and profits in coming months.

77.   A strong economy has undoubtedly lifted many families, but not nearly as many as the official statistics suggest.

78.   A strong economy is spurring companies to add more workers and lease more space to meet increased demand for goods and services.

79.   A strong economy is usually positive for stocks, because growth is good for corporate earnings.

80.   A strong U.S. economy could push inventories lower after the maintenance period ends, analysts said.