61.  The central bank might have delayed its interest rate cut had it had the benefit of the new jobless statistics, analysts said.

62.  The new statistics were aimed at quieting critics who want the Census Bureau to adjust the raw data to avoid overlooking millions of Americans, mostly minorities.

63.  The new statistics make sure data for the various EU nations are calculated on the basis of similar products.

64.  For the first time in US history, black and whites have the same secondary-school graduation rates, according to new statistics released by Census Bureau.

65.  Abdallah said most of the longer-established institutions in Jerusalem had Israeli permits, but not Orient House or a new Palestinian statistics centre.

66.  Traders were awaiting new statistics, like May inflation figures due out Tuesday and Wednesday and retail sales figures due out Thursday.

67.  The dollar was mainly stable against foreign currencies here Thursday in the absence of new statistics and with many dealers staying out of the market.

68.  The Dow Jones opened with modest gains early Thursday, while traders waited for the publication of new statistics.

69.  The Dow Jones made modest gains in quiet early trading Thursday, while traders waited for the publication of new statistics and due to the Jewish Yom Kippur holiday.