"The continued rise in public performance royalties reflects a growing demand for music," he said.

Many say any reversal would be too slow to prevent a continued rise in oil imports.

The most recent figures reflect the continued record-breaking rise in short interest that began nearly a year ago.

One small note of comfort to college students and their parents is the continued rise of financial aid.

So a continued rise in values was expected to offset high development costs easily.

A continued rise in sea level would likely intensify the effect.

A continued rise in rates, of course, would take its toll on the economy as businesses and consumers slowed their spending.

Further economic expansion could bring a continued rise in pay and an attractive alternative for millions who have left the work force.

This has led to a continued rise in local prosperity, with many new houses and commercial business being built.

Investors worried that a continued rise in American interest rates would draw money out of stock markets.