1. Three people were hurt as the crowd jostled for a better view. 2. FRENCH fishermen fought with riot police in several ports yesterday and at least one policeman was badly hurt as anger over cheap imports spilled over into violence. 3. Bank profits are likely to be hurt as interest rates rise because they have to pay their customers more for deposits. 4. Bonds were also hurt as stock markets in Asia and Europe stabilized after two weeks of volatility. 5. Chile also could be hurt as foreign investors, spooked by declines in Asia, reduce their holdings in shares in other developing nations in Latin America. 6. Dozens were hurt as soldiers with batons and riot shields dispersed the rally. 7. Energizer has been hurt as much by Rayovac as by Duracell. 8. Earnings were also hurt as a strengthening of the Swedish krona and the Italian lira made Electrolux products made in these countries more expensive abroad. 9. Export earnings are also likely to be hurt as the Brazilian real remains relatively stable against the U.S. dollar and Asian currencies trade a record low rates. 10. Farmers have been hurt as market food prices have gone down. |