The third and largest measure, M-3, rose by $3.9 billion.

And the narrower measure known as M-1 rose $2.1 billion, to $864.9 billion.

All major measures of the broad market also rose decisively yesterday.

But already it is clear that the measure of hardship in this society will rise sharply.

Also yesterday, a closely followed measure of consumer confidence rose slightly.

Still, even the most optimistic measure, the total hourly compensation of the average worker, rose only 3 percent between 1978 and 1994.

The third and broadest measure, M3, rose by $4.9 billion.

But for the 12 months the same measure rose by just 3.7 percent.

The third and broadest measure, M-3, rose by $2.9 billion.

A measure of strength had risen in the worn body.