1. Fast-growing states like Florida, Texas and Arizona expect sharper increases. 2. Schroeder, who sits on the supervisory board of Volkswagen, has balked at a sharper increase demanded by the Greens. 3. The fines were increased earlier this year when the Environment Ministry noted a sharper increase in mosquito-borne diseases. 4. The Swiss currency has shown even sharper increases in previous years. 5. Sterling remained weak after the announcement of a sharper increase than expected in April bank lending. |