41.   At the time, OPEC decided to increase output, unaware that the Asian economic crisis would worsen.

42.   Aylesworth said customers may have been too gloomy in forecasting the effect of the Asian economic crisis on their businesses.

43.   Because of the Asian financial crisis, hotels in that part of the world are offering huge discounts.

44.   Before the effects of the Asian crisis spread, the sales of cars, appliances and other consumer goods had mushroomed in this country.

45.   BELGIAN shares rose, following gains in Asian shares and as recent U.S. corporate earnings reduced concern that the Asian financial crisis will hurt the earnings of Belgian companies.

46.   Better get a grip on that Asian financial crisis, or our mood could change.

47.   Before the Asian economic crisis, red chips were the rocket fuel that propelled the Hong Kong stock market.

48.   Boeing delayed publishing its annual forecast for more than two months while assessing the impact of the Asian crisis.

49.   Bonds were little changed today, sustained by renewed expectations the Asian crisis will lead to a slowdown in global economies and inflation.

50.   Beyond anecdotal evidence, economists say there are statistical signs that the effects of the Asian crisis are spreading.