81.   The survey found that the scandal surrounding the collapse of energy trader Enron Inc. and other high-profile bankruptcies had eroded public confidence in corporate figures.

82.   The scandals triggered criticism about lax financial inspection and eroded public confidence in financial institutions.

83.   The resulting financial crunch eroded confidence and led to heavy speculation against the local currency, forcing Chavalit to devalue the baht in July.

84.   The scandal, which prompted the disbandment of the elite Airborne Regiment, has hurt army morale and eroded public confidence.

85.   The scandal has hurt army morale and eroded public confidence.

86.   The survey found that the scandal surrounding the collapse of energy trader Enron, Inc. and other high-profile bankruptcies had eroded public confidence in corporate figures.

87.   The wave of accounting scandals engulfing Wall Street is threatening the U.S. economy, eroding consumer confidence and triggering political alarms in Washington.

88.   Traders said growing concern over the political situation ahead of a large rally on Sunday protesting plans to change the constitution was eroding confidence in the peso.

89.   Weekly strikes by the Australian Council of Trade Unions would resurrect foreign fears of Australia as a volatile place to do business, and erode investor confidence.

90.   Yet high interest rates are swelling the public-sector deficit and further eroding investor confidence.