1.   As long as the U.S, economy remains strong, resentment to race preferences will remain relatively low, Mann said.

2.   But most economists believe the economy remains basically healthy, and that a slowdown was needed to avert a buildup of inflation pressures.

3.   Construction and capital equipment shares declined amid continued concern earnings will suffer as the economy remains weak.

4.   Despite a now certain plunge into recession, the U.S. economy remains the strongest in the world, Brinkley said in an interview.

5.   Lenk said that since the high prices are occurring while the economy remains relatively strong and unemployment is low, the effects may not be long-lasting.

6.   Many traders say the report will likely show the economy remains too weak for central bankers to raise interest rates.

7.   News that the economy remains mired in recession could be good for bonds.

8.   Speaking the next day in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Bank of Canada Gov. Gordon Thiessen said the central bank may lift rates again if the economy remains strong.

9.   The global economy remains shaky, Stead stressed in a recent interview.

10.   Thiessen last week said the central bank may lift rates again if the economy remains strong to keep inflation low.