1.   An increase in cattle supplies raises the likelihood prices will continue to drop.

2.   -- Maple Leaf Foods Inc., after talks with unions broke off raising the likelihood of a labor strike at its pork-processing plants.

3.   A cheaper peso makes Mexican stocks less valuable and raises the likelihood of higher interest rates.

4.   A stronger dollar raises the likelihood of a cut in rates by the Federal Reserve, traders and investors speculated.

5.   A weaker currency makes Mexican stocks worth less and can fuel inflation, raising the likelihood that the Bank of Mexico may boost interest rates to slow economic growth.

6.   But the air mass is also relatively dry, raising the likelihood that rain falling from some of the storms will evaporate before reaching the ground.

7.   But the air mass is also relatively dry, raising the likelihood that rain from the storms will evaporate before reaching the ground.

8.   But the air near the ground is also relatively dry, raising the likelihood that raindrops falling from the some of the storms will evaporate before reaching the ground.

9.   Canadian stocks rose, led by Northern Telecom Ltd., as lower interest rates raised the likelihood of stronger earnings, analysts said.

10.   Evidence that inflation remains subdued raises the likelihood the Bundesbank will trim the discount rate by at least a quarter of a point, traders said.