41.  The analysts predicted the policy directive would be switched from worrying about inflation to either a neutral stance or one weighted toward the threat of a recession.

42.  The Italian government will maintain a neutral stance on the Italenergia bid, an industry ministry spokesman said.

43.  The United States also is unlikely to pledge to defend the Philippines in the South China Sea because it maintains a neutral stance toward the conflicting territorial claims.

44.  The U.S. currency fell after the Bank of Japan continued to take a neutral stance in the money market despite seasonal demand for funds.

45.  The U.S. currency fell as the Bank of Japan continued to take a neutral stance in the money market despite seasonal demand for funds.

46.  They were found guilty of violating election laws and a law that called for their agency to maintain a neutral stance in domestic politics.

47.  Under the dictatorship of Antonio Salazar, Portugal maintained a neutral stance in World War II, but traded with the German Nazi government during the conflict.

48.  Under the dictatorship of Antonio Salazar, Portugal maintained a neutral stance in World War II, but traded with the German Nazi government.

49.  Government bonds were higher in midmorning trade, maintaining their firmer tone from last week, with investors taking a neutral stance towards the election.

50.  He said that the EU should now adopt a neutral stance towards Tehran.