91.  As evidence that the trend extends beyond desperate automakers, economists cite the fact that commodity prices are stuck at their lowest levels in 15 years.

92.  Economists expect the Fed, which has cut interest rates to the lowest level in 40 years, to reverse course and begin raising rates as early as June.

93.  European government bonds rose as yields on U.S. Treasuries fell to their lowest levels in 15 months amid speculation the economy is slowing enough to hold inflation at bay.

94.  Even so, the report showed inflation remained at its lowest level since the 1960s.

95.  Even so, unemployment remains near the lowest level since the early 1970s.

96.  Even before the terrorist attacks Sept. 11 and U.S. military counterstrikes, consumer confidence was heading toward its lowest level in a quarter century.

97.  Even so, the unemployment rate is close to its lowest levels in a quarter-century at 5 percent.

98.  Even so, the unemployment rate probably dropped back to its lowest level since the 1970s, falling to 4.8 percent last month from September's 4.9 percent.

99.  Even with the rise in total stockpiles, total LME copper stocks remain close to their lowest levels in five years.

100.  Even so, the benchmark Nikkei 225 stock index yesterday fell below 17,000 at one point -- to its lowest level since August 1995.