81. In comments that echoed those of other Federal Reserve officials in recent days, he clearly implied that the economy remained too robust to count higher inflation out. 82. In addition, the labor economy remains strong, she said. 83. In financial markets today, stocks and bonds rose after a pair of economic reports suggested the economy remains healthy, but is in no danger of overheating. 84. In fact, the country must consider other options because its economy remains on life support with assistance from international lending agencies like the International Monetary Fund. 85. In his weekly radio address to the nation on Saturday, Bush sought to assure Americans that the economy remains fundamentally strong and that its entrepreneurial spirit remains undimmed. 86. In foreign exchange trading, the dollar rose against the German mark and Swiss franc on the perception the U.S. economy remains strong relative to its European rivals. 87. In his weekly radio address to the nation Saturday, Bush sought to assure Americans that the economy remains fundamentally strong and that its entrepreneurial spirit remains undimmed. 88. In Washington, President Bush said the jobs report showed that the economy remained soft. 89. Industrial products also rose amid optimism the U.S. economy remains strong enough to absorb Canadian exports. 90. Investors said they expect the economy to remain in bad shape unless the government takes concrete steps to loosen its fiscal policy. |