81.   That means central bankers will be cautious about depleting the monetary policy arsenal by cutting rates too soon.

82.   The case for cutting rates starts with the fact that the economy is slowing and could use a nudge.

83.   The central bank cited reduced inflation pressures and a need to extend the economic expansion as reasons for cutting rates.

84.   The cuts came amid a wave of rate reductions across Europe, with the Bank of England cutting rates yesterday and the Swiss National Bank reducing rates today.

85.   The central bank cited a low inflation rate as one of the reasons for cutting rates in January.

86.   The Fed cited low inflation as one of the reasons for cutting rates.

87.   The Fed cited reduced inflation pressures and a need to extend the economic expansion as reasons for cutting rates.

88.   The Fed is cutting rates in an effort to -------------------- stimulate the economy and keep it from heading into a recession.

89.   The rescue immediately sparked speculation the Bundesbank might be trying to stimulate the economy by cheapening the mark rather than cutting rates.

90.   The strengthening economy is likely to keep the central bank from cutting rates anytime soon, he said.