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One of the unsavory sides of gold's price surge has been a matching surge in crimes associated with the metal.

The White House said the extra duties were necessary to combat market disruption caused by a surge in tyre imports.

The recent surge in gasoline prices has driven demand for the car in the U. S. , and he has no Priuses left on his lot to sell.

Department of Human Services spokesman said the surge in the number of Victorians tested included people living in regional areas.

McCain said he wants to see McChrystal use the same aggressive approach employed during the troop surge in Iraq.

A strong currency helps contain inflation risks. It translates the surge in dollar commodity prices into a smaller rise in euro terms.

Libraries have been a huge contributor to the surge in popularity of JavaScript in the last few years.

The president later told us that the "surge" in Afghanistan would bring decisive results within a year.

Economists said the surge in inflation also presented Asian central bankers with a conundrum that went against their instincts.

Enabling reuse of domain knowledge was one of the driving forces behind recent surge in ontology research.

It had also witnessed a surge in the number of foreigners buying properties. But how had this been affected by the credit crunch?

Before stepping into the breach, he took cues from watching other stores struggle with the sudden surge in business.

"What this shows is there's also a huge surge in locally-generated e-waste in those countries that will need to be dealt with, " he said.

That might have been understandable as a response to, say, a surge in demand from China and India.

The surge in trading volumes is all the more remarkable because Beijing has imposed rules to keep inexperienced investors out of the market.

The power behind the recent surge in Asia's economy may have developed from the tenets of one of that continent's earliest philosophers.

Most of all, the surge in the market was so rapid that it did not translate into a strong effect on spending.

The surge in the local stock market over the last two years gives some justification for that optimism.

The housing boom led to a surge in the industry, but now years after the bubble burst the sector has continued to struggle.

This tsunami will bring with it a corresponding surge in the U. S. trade deficit and, with it, a rise in U. S. unemployment .

But Obama packaged it nicely, wrapped it with a bow and declared, perhaps prematurely, that his "surge" in Afghanistan had been a success.

The recent surge in sugar prices comes after a bad harvest, that of corn after official warnings of a lower-than-expected crop.

The sudden surge in yuan deposits comes at a time of year when companies are settling their trades, possibly ahead of the holiday season.

India's literacy rate is rising, thanks in part to a surge in cheap private schools for the poor, but it is still far behind China's.

But, despite the huge surge in investment, it was only a few flakes more than the total output a decade ago.

Just as monetary easing has not resulted in any surge in lending, the bears also think the fiscal element will run out of steam.

It plans to use the proceeds to expand residential construction as a surge in bank lending drives a pick-up in the housing market.

One of the most dramatic trends during the 1980s was the surge in Japanese direct investment in the United States.

The move comes at a time when rising unemployment and concerns about terrorism have fuelled a surge in protectionist sentiment in the U.

That might be something of an understatement, as the latest data show a record surge in new lending in March.

The most striking case is Russia, which has had the benefit of a huge positive terms of trade shock thanks to a surge in energy prices.

As the pulse quickens and blood pumps around the body faster, the body experiences a surge in adrenaline.

House prices usually surge in April, and this April the surge was disappointing enough to be reported as a fall.

Export-led developing Asia has been a big beneficiary of the surge in global demand and world trade over the past five-and-a-half years.

After all, this testosterone surge in early life contributes to the male characteristics of many mammals.

This type of report is usually used to determine the anomalies, such as a surge in page activity.

The Great Depression ended this imitative surge in which the universal bank appeared to triumph.

But this, too, is the result of a fiscal offset to a surge in private sector savings surpluses.

Asian nations can comfort themselves that the surge in commodity prices at least reflects the strength of demand in their own economies.

But the surge in heavy industry there that produced a sharp increase in its emissions already has given signs of turning into a bust.

They were certainly out in force after Christmas, when retailers reported a surge in the number of shoppers.

The long surge in exports, while still growing in excess of 20 per cent a year, is moderating.

In Zhuzhou, the nearest city of any consequence, government officials are not very concerned about a surge in jobless farmers.

Despite the recent surge in the number of financial centres around the world, New York and London are ahead of the others by a large margin.

The cuts and high food prices have led to further economic hardships and a surge in poverty, especially for the majority of rural residents.

Lute said the transition was possible "based on conditions on the ground and as a result of the surge in international resources. "

This, then, has been a broad surge in commodity prices, albeit after more than two decades of, first, falling and then stagnant prices.

There has been a recent surge in U. S. mergers and acquisitions, but both boards and shareholders remain circumspect about deal making.

Among the tasks that may face the next government is clearing any wreckage left from a surge in non-performing loans.

surge in Iraq, Clinton said achieving progress by adding more U. S. troops is not the result the United States should be seeking.

Sugar's scorching rally may be far from over, as expectations of a surge in imports by China are keeping markets sweet.

Basically, the surge in the gold price seems to be of little concern.

The rights group says there has been a surge in government-led attacks on populated areas of Darfur and aerial bombings since December.

It would be if the shrinking surplus had been caused by a surge in domestic spending, rather than a collapse in exports.

The ban by Indonesia, its biggest supplier, led to a surge in the price of sand, used in both concrete and land-reclamation.

A surge in Chinese exports is bound to boost protectionist reactions, which have been held in check thus far by the global crisis.

If he is right, then the surge in many commodity prices over the last few years may carry a disturbing message for everyone.

Nuevo Leon has seen a surge in drug violence since the Zetas gang split with its former employer, the Gulf cartel.

Despite the latest losses, Senator Clinton remains upbeat, and is quick to point out a recent surge in fundraising.

Still, Mr Krugman has no idea if the current surge in equity markets is a response to actual recovery.

The surge in prices at the top end of London's property market tells the story: the good times are back in the City.

Almost a year after it filed for bankruptcy, the value of Lehman Brothers shares has soared amid a surge in trading activity.

Such a surge in Chinese internal demand is exactly what was needed.

For at least a quarter century analysts have been aware of the pending surge in baby boomer retirees.

Almost a year after its bankruptcy, the value of Lehman Brothers shares has soared amid a surge in trading activity.

Stimulus spending and a surge in lending by state banks during the economic crisis helped China power through the slump.

However, a new surge in investment carries its own risks, especially in an economy suffering from too much industrial capacity.

In light of this rampant growth, the obvious question is: Why the unyielding surge in international defense expenditures?

An employment sub-index slipped slightly, but analysts said the surge in production would eventually lead to hiring.

One obvious rejoinder to these findings is, as Mr. Broda concedes, that the recent surge in oil and food prices has hit the poor hardest.

A 165 per cent surge in first-half orders for China has led to the change at the top in terms of deadweight tonnage.

The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a surge in the number of children diagnosed Autism Spectrum Disorder.

A similar surge in their support in a state election in Tasmania in March led to their sharing government with Labor.

Judging by the general surge in bond yields of the peripheral countries, it looks less likely.

China's embrace of the market since the late 1970s has driven a surge in economic growth and a social revolution.

The steady flow from the crack had been blamed for a surge in the level of contamination in seawater near the complex.

This year's programme is well received with a surge in the number of participants over the previous years.

The hijacking of the 330-metre long vessel was the culmination of a dramatic surge in piracy off Somalia this year.

The market, unable to deal promptly with the surge in foreclosures, has failed to find its floor and stabilise.

New data added to the worries about the U. S. economy with an unexpected surge in initial claims for jobless benefits.

We are seeing the dark side of the lending surge in supporting asset speculation.

The result was an extraordinary surge in exports and capital-intensive heavy industry, with little job creation.

The strikes would be the seventh and eighth missile attacks this month, keeping up a recent surge in such CIA-run, drone-fired attacks.

Since the retail price of diesel is set by the state, this sudden surge in demand wasn't passed on to higher prices.

Despite party infighting and a surge in post-Olympic nationalism the democrats managed to win 21 out of the 60 seats.

This latest project is part of a surge in new transpacific cable construction projects, driven primarily by increasing demand in Asia.

The foreign-exchange trading companies argue that the current surge in activity is just the beginning.

Yet growth still proved elusive. It took a buoyant world economy and a surge in commodity prices to procure it.

If this is to occur with growth, there needs to be a strong surge in spending in these sectors.

Added to that, the government's crackdown on drug-trafficking cartels had led to a surge in violence, with apparently little pay-off.

This crop of MBAs' desire to pursue socially-minded careers is another reason for the surge in interest in healthcare, he says.

This explains the surge in the number of people classed by the Office for National Statistics as "economically inactive" .

The resulting surge in spending, together with a run of disappointing tax revenues, sent the budget deep into the red (see chart below).

There were widespread fears of a surge in unemployment and an increase in poverty and social disorder.

Even the surge in imports, which lowered the rate of increase of G. D. P. , actually reflects healthy and growing American demand.

The news initially pulled down financial shares before markets closed higher on the back of a surge in energy shares.

In the case of the US, that would show up as a surge in inflation expectations.

The labour department will tell us on Friday whether the jobs situation improved in May, but there has been no sign of a surge in hiring.

An alarming surge in the practice over the past decade has surfaced in Latin America, the long-running leader in kidnapping.

A nationalist party in Finland opposed to immigration has seen a dramatic surge in votes in the general election.

The heavy ocean traffic (and its cargo) spawned a surge in sea piracy and a new breed of pirates, the bloodiest the world has seen.

Obama also called for a surge in diplomacy, including talks with Iran, in an effort to stabilize Iraq.

The current surge in European car sales to China could be cited as an encouraging example of this trend.

On top of that, the surge in mainland share prices has dramatically accelerated the development of an equity culture among Chinese people.

U. S. stocks climbed yesterday after better-than-forecast retail sales helped equities withstand a surge in Treasury yields.

That's due to a surge in sex hormones, particularly testosterone, which can help improve concentration and reaction times.

The gravest risk is that the surge in inflation might force the Bank of England to tighten monetary policy sooner than expected.

Add it all up and an unseasonal surge in lending in the final months of the year looks likely.

Meanwhile, Toyota Motor Corp. was enjoying surge in popularity thanks to its gasoline-electric Prius hybrid.

The surge in prices for these commodities stems from years of declining production.

If so, that suggests the changes may be permanent, and the labor force won't suddenly surge in size, as it has done after other recessions.

The picture is much different in the U. S. , where aggressive corporate restructuring efforts have led to a surge in productivity growth.

Beijing has been trying to head off a new surge in inflation.

Furthermore, even if the dollar falls again, where will the capacity for a surge in exports and import-competing production come from?

growth, a surge in commodity prices, and against the head winds of a credit crunch.

But the starting point was the fundamentals -- the surge in oil demand driven by powerful economic growth in emerging markets.

Colombia suffered a surge in kidnappings, peaking first in the early 1990s and then at a higher level at the end of the decade.

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee says the recovery has been helped by government stimulus spending and a surge in manufacturing.

The condition appears most often during puberty, when a more general surge in hormones can lead to a surplus of prolactin.

The surge in property sales and construction has been one of the biggest supports for China's economic recovery over the past year.

"The surge in the Chinese stock market has not translated into funds, " she said.

Furthermore, public awareness about archery was raised to a new level due to this surge in popularity.

Japan's biggest carmaker Toyota has forecast its first annual loss in 71 years due to plummeting sales and a surge in the value of the yen.

The rise in advertising revenue is particularly surprising as it follows the Olympics this year, which generated a surge in ad revenues.

I feel that there is a pretty strong case for interpreting the recent surge in commodity prices as a monetary phenomenon.

The Kirchners have been extraordinarily lucky that their time in power has coincided with a surge in Argentina's terms of trade (see chart).

Many urban Chinese feel the surge in property prices over the past year has put home ownership out of their reach.

His return coincided with a surge in domestic car production and government-led efforts to reduce tailpipe emissions.

Why, contrary to the general slide in art prices, is late Picasso enjoying a surge in demand?

Despite the surge in sales in late July, Fields said Ford was comfortable with its current inventory level.

This approach generated the insider content that led to a recent surge in users and media attention.

One symptom of these times: a surge in the number of million-dollar foreclosures.

If some of the investments go bad, there are fears part of this surge in bank lending will end up as fiscal spending in disguise.

The most worrying problem for Mr Bush, though, is the growing hostility to "surge" in his own party.

The result was a wondrous surge in productivity, defined as the hours needed to make a bicycle, a PC, or a ton of insulation.

The Guangzhou Metro is just part of a much broader surge in mass transit construction across China.

Veterinarians believe a rise in canine diabetes, along with a surge in feline diabetes, are due to obesity.

While the auto and credit-card sectors are seeing a rebound, there hasn't been a similar surge in other areas like equipment-backed deals.

That surge in productivity was in part a result of an earlier splurge in capital spending on information technology.

In that event, a cloud of radioactive dust spread over parts of Ukraine and Belarus, triggering a surge in cancer and birth defects.

Analysts say that a surge in trade and travel between the two has made it much easier for the former Cold War rivals to spy on each other.

Voters regard Mr McCain, who advocated the surge in Iraq before it was fashionable, as the more plausible commander-in-chief.

In light of the recent surge in asset prices worldwide, this issue needs urgent attention.

Others say the main cause is the surge in global grain prices, which have increased the cost of feed for pigs.

Criticizing the Federal Reserve's zero-interest-rate policy is the new national pastime, thanks to a surge in commodity prices.

The surge in bankruptcies and layoffs has led to an increase in labor arbitration cases in Guangzhou.

The surge in the number of scientists, coupled with the budget crunch has created a huge imbalance between supply and demand for grants.

The China talks follow recent weakness in the dollar and a surge in bond yields that partly reversed on Friday.

Globalisation is at the root of the past decade's unprecedented surge in world economic activity.

The short-term rebalancing of this year, via a huge credit expansion and surge in fixed investment, is a temporary expedient.

That's tragic, and I hope we consider schooling and jobs every bit as important as our multibillion-dollar surge in Afghanistan.

Many fret that the upward pressure on exchange rates from the surge in foreign capital will cause their currencies to appreciate too much.

The rate of increase in the corporate budget for market research is far outstripped by the surge in the ways it can be spent.

China's government tried to counter the last surge in inflation, which began in 2007, with currency appreciation.

China is now India's largest trade partner, but India's trade deficit is widening amid a surge in Chinese imports.

First, the value of these companies' portfolios rebounded with the surge in stock and bond prices.

The strong increase was propelled by an 88 per cent surge in retail investment and 28 per cent increase in jewellery demand.

The economic demands of the fishing industry together with the recent surge in house building, has impacted on coastal ecosystems.

Obama said McCain's support of the Bush administration's troops surge in Iraq shows the Arizona senator will not bring change.

Android's surge in the market means app developers are splitting more of their time between the competing phone systems.

German industry is still benefiting from a massive surge in engineering orders.

It's even weirder seeing as how the trigger Mr Barro is looking for to kick off investment growth is a surge in the stock market.

Another driver for the surge in lawsuits will likely come from the various tiers of creditors that hold a company's debt, Donahue explained.

An unseasonal surge in lending in the fourth quarter--a time when the banks normally slow down--would also buoy the economy.

October saw record depletions of the reserves built up over a decade-long economic surge in South Korea, India, Singapore and Indonesia.

This slump was triggered by figures from the United States showing a surge in claims for unemployment benefit.

The surge in the cult of Mary in the High Middle Ages owes some of its initial impetus to Bernard of Clairvaux.

And although rich countries have curbed their energy-guzzling a little, demand continues to surge in emerging markets.

Moreover, some industries that have seen a surge in investment could face slack demand once the infrastructure boom slows down.

So far this year gold prices have climbed 34% vs. a 98% spike in palladium, a 63% surge in silver, and a 56% jump in platinum.

But another news story a few hours before the bus station massacre reveals the so-called surge in violent crime is actually an illusion.

Revolution spread to Libya, whose crude crisis led to a surge in global oil prices.

The Liberals, the main opposition, have slid in the opinion polls after a brief surge in popularity over the summer.

Instead the transparent disagreements in Mr Berlusconi's coalition over what to do contributed to a surge in Italian government bond yields.

And if the Strait of Hormuz is threatened, the resulting surge in oil prices will spell the end of the global recovery.

This surge in wealth provided much of the capital for the subsequent industrial expansion.

And also, a mixture of traditional superstition and new trends has led to an abnormal surge in the population.

But a surge in housing sales -- up 79 percent by value in the year to October -- is clearly about more than just newlyweds.

After a surge in the won, the Koreans began auditing banks to ensure they were following rules governing foreign-exchange derivatives.

But thanks to the surge in sales to China, Pat Bell, BC's forestry minister, says he is less worried about such disputes than he used to be.

Dirk Pilat, head of the OECD's science and technology division, said the surge in Chinese research was "stunning" .

He predicted that the coming surge in the number of coalition troops in Afghanistan would lead to an increase in fighting.

One reason for the surge in UN peacekeeping is that Africa, the region most in need of peacekeepers, is least able to provide for itself.

Some economists have argued that a quake could actually lift the economy in the long run, by requiring a surge in rebuilding spending.

The surge in the trade deficit is the automatic consequence of a shift in global trade imbalances.

But the western states nonetheless found themselves inconveniently dependent on construction, thanks to a surge in population.

Under Putin, Russia saw both authoritarianism and a surge in energy revenue.

No matter how the surge in house prices, trading volume is the intermediary companies lifeline.

China's regulator has asked banks to raise fresh capital and prepare for a surge in asset deterioration.

In 2009, it was a surge in bank lending, not an improvement in the economy, that made China's stock markets top performers.

China's health minister says the nation is facing a grim situation as it tries to contain a rapid surge in swine flu.

The last interest rate cut generated an almost immediate surge in international inquiries, according to the consultancy.

They claimed that the surge in demand for automobiles was caused mainly by unsustainable government subsidies and tax rebates.

Will the recent surge in commodity prices prove to be a short-term bubble or long-lasting?

The rate of bank and thrift failures in America began to surge in 2008 after several blissfully quiet years (see chart).

Massage prompts a drop in cortisol and adrenaline and a surge in fell-good endorphins.

Thanks to a recent surge in research, we understand malaria, and the mechanisms of drug resistance, much better.

Nic Robertson: On the eve of a major progress report on the US surge in Iraq, Iran has shown yet again.

Will another surge in oil prices dampen recovery, as it has so many times before?

The surge in gas prices has forced Kenny Khan to cut back his weekly 100-mile visits to his sister in Cherry Hill, N. J. , to once a month.

A 10 per cent surge in the company's mainland share price on Christmas Day had taken it ahead of HSBC in the rankings.

We agree that the big surge in lending that propelled this boom has created a bad debt burden for banks.

The surge in rice prices in Thailand continues, with traders reporting benchmark rates climbing more than five percent on Thursday.

The corporate sector has also bounced back very quickly from the recession , slashing costs and benefiting from a surge in productivity .

The governor has enjoyed a huge surge in the polls in the wake of the last week's convention.

Another surge in commodity prices would create dangers for nations facing inflationary challenges, including the Brics.

The only possibility is a surge in domestic consumption.

In the wild, southern white rhinos have suffered devastating hits to their population thanks to a recent surge in poaching.

Meanwhile, the surge in the number of photos and videos from nonprofessionals gives news outlets more eyes on news.

Organ websites reflect a surge in the number of Good Samaritans.

Opposition to the decision is widespread, indicated partly by the surge in new memberships to Sweden's Pirate Party.

The result was a surge in credit-fuelled investment, particularly in residential property.

The struggles of booksellers can be explained in part by a surge in competition.

Instead, it was a surge in energy and grain prices in the second quarter of 2008, which caused turkey farmers to cut back on production.

Many of those vaults are also feeling pressure from the surge in demand for space from clients that have stocked up on metal.

Many U. S. universities are seeing a surge in enrollment as the baby-boomer generation's kids graduate from high school.

China has seen a surge in foreign companies setting up research operations, prompting fears in western countries about offshoring.

The current surge in world grain and soybean prices, and in food prices more broadly, is not a temporary phenomenon.

He thinks that China, India, Indonesia and Brazil look particularly well placed. China's surge in infrastructure spending will also help.

But a late surge in stocks pushed longer-dated debt firmly into negative territory.

Instead of stimulating the economy, the deficits will lead to a new recession coupled with a surge in inflation.

Then, countries including India, China and Egypt restricted rice exports to protect their populations from the global surge in prices.

The surge in stocks mostly reflects how record lending by the nation's banks has supported the economy and left it flush with cash.

The surge in renminbi interest rates in funding and forex markets also reflects an unexpected tightening of liquidity conditions.

The country could be experiencing a surge in foreign demand for its exports, allowing both exports and national income to expand.

The Internet, providing endless opportunities for porn-watching and cybersex, has fueled a surge in cases of sex addiction, experts say.

Air France-KLM warned yesterday that its operating profit could fall by a third this year under the impact of the surge in fuel prices.

Libya abolished taxes and customs duties on food products, and Morocco tried to offset a surge in grain prices.

But he is also quick to point out other factors, from higher wage costs to the cyclical impact of a surge in bank lending.

'Further adverse developments in financial markets could prolong the current crisis, as could a surge in protection, ' the WTO said.

A continuing surge in top executive pay is damaging the interests of British business in political, economic and reputational terms.

Confident that an economic rebound will yield stronger demand for oil, investors are rushing to get ahead of another surge in crude prices.

The growth of your consciousness is accelerating all of the time, and we see an overall surge in the numbers of you awakening.

The surge in private savings in the wake of the economic crisis has masked big changes in the rich world's sovereign-bond markets.

We expect that the creation effect of WTO entry will result in a surge in banking business on the Mainland.

This coupled with lower prices brought about by manufacturing process refinements has caused a surge in DVD device sales worldwide.

Once featured on 'Kitanachelin, ' the show's popularity means a restaurant will likely see a surge in customers.

The recent surge in petrol prices has triggered a wave of interest in car sharing among individuals and businesses.

The surge in listings in the second half is expected to be supported by buoyant Asian equity markets.

Both Iraqi and American officials had predicted a surge in attacks as the deadline for withdrawal neared.

THE surge in commodity prices over the past decade has revived an old debate.

Strong growth in profits also helps explain the recent surge in individual tax receipts, as capital gains and dividend income has soared.

Looking toward next week's Vienna gathering, some OPEC officials are expressing dismay at the continued surge in prices.

An unexpected surge in investor demand is sending silver prices soaring -- and speculators and mining companies are digging in.

Thus, Doha's demise would almost certainly spell a surge in WTO litigation, putting the multilateral system under enormous strain.

Record prices and the depreciation of rupee have contributed immensely to the surge in realisations , " the official said. "

You want to know how the provider sets threshold levels to ensure the IaaS will continue when there is a surge in workload demands.

Many economists expect the large surge in loans to lead to a growing number of nonperforming loans.

The government's fiscal tightening actually depends on an offsetting surge in private spending.

But privately some Chinese officials warn of new domestic economic hazards risks from the surge in bank lending.