1.   A high ratio invariably means future output growth and, hopefully, improved external debt servicing capacity through increased exports.

2.   A falling ratio means inventory levels are declining as shipments increase, indicating a recovery.

3.   A falling ratio means that inventory levels are declining as shipments increase, indicating recovery.

4.   A falling ratio means inventory levels are falling as shipments increase, indicating recovery.

5.   A falling ratio means that inventory levels are falling as shipments increase, signaling recovery.

6.   A lower ratio means shareholders own more of the company, with less pledged to creditors.

7.   A higher book-to-bill ratio means chip demand is rising.

8.   A falling ratio means inventory levels are falling as shipments increase, indicating a recovery.

9.   A falling ratio means that inventory levels are falling as shipments increase, indicating recovery.

10.   A higher ratio means costs of providing care are rising.