101.  But the researchers also said they found signs of hope in recent data showing a sharp upswing in Russian life expectancy.

102.  Despite a stream of recent data indicating a brightening U.S. economic outlook, equity prices have remained depressed, the IMF noted.

103.  Economists expect the Bank of Italy to cut key interest rates soon, and said that a string of recent data confirms that economic recovery has taken hold.

104.  Here, too, recent data shows that use has stabilized, Arlacchi said.

105.  It is expected to release more recent data on Monday.

106.  Japan is battling to recover from a decade-long economic slowdown, but recent data indicate the recovery may be stalled.

107.  Japan is in the midst of recession and recent economic data have been weak.

108.  Japan is in the midst of a recession and recent economic data have been weak.

109.  Many market participants believe the committee will decide to raise U.S. interest rates following recent economic data pointing to a possible rise in inflationary pressure.

110.  Many market observers now believe the Fed will take that unusal step because of significant declines in the stock market and recent economic data showing consumer confidence lagging.