1.   The Japanese decision was the latest sign that sanctions imposed by many countries were gradually being eased.

2.   American manufacturing activity fell more than expected in May, the first contraction in almost two years and the latest sign the economy is slowing.

3.   American manufacturing dropped in May for the first time in almost two years, the latest sign the economy is weakening.

4.   American manufacturing slowed in May for the first time in almost two years, the latest sign the economy is slowing.

5.   American manufacturing activity fell more than expected in May, the first drop in almost two years in the latest sign that the economy is slowing.

6.   Analysts said the latest sign of robust economic growth could be used by the Federal Reserve to justify higher interest rates when it meets early next month.

7.   Bonds and stocks slumped on this latest sign that strong labor markets and strong consumer confidence are helping to offset the effects of higher mortgage rates, analysts said.

8.   Bonds slumped on this latest sign that strong labor markets and strong consumer confidence are helping to offset the effects of higher mortgage rates, analysts said.

9.   A surge U.S. wholesale sales kept a lid on inventory accumulation in February, the latest sign that the economy continues to forge ahead, government figures showed.

10.   A surge in U.S. wholesale sales kept a lid on inventory accumulation in February, the latest sign that the economy continues to forge ahead, government figures showed.