1.   The German move was accompanied by rate reductions in Belgium, the Netherlands and Austria and also in Switzerland as well as Sweden.

2.   Allyn still thinks that a quarter point in August will be the last rate reduction for awhile.

3.   Ameren also is expecting rate reductions in Illinois and Missouri that will lower earnings starting this year, company officials said.

4.   Although most analysts do not expect another rate reduction, some say the possibility cannot be ruled out.

5.   Analysts say those costs could postpone or eliminate rate reductions.

6.   Analysts see more rate reductions coming.

7.   Analysts said the move is likely to be followed by additional rate reductions this spring.

8.   Any profits they earned over a certain cap had to be returned to customers, primarily in the form of rebates or rate reductions.

9.   Any such cut would bolster optimism for further rate reductions across Europe.

10.   At SportsChannel, some advertisers have asked for rate reductions and escape clauses should the replacements remain.