To do this, the central bank could indicate with a formal directive that it thinks its next interest-rate move will most likely be an increase.

The formal directive still needs to be approved at subsequent meetings by the EC energy, environment and finance ministers.

A formal directive is expected to be issued in a few days.

Still, others said that the administration's message had been loud and clear, and that no formal directive would be necessary.

Japanese business executives say that they have not received any formal directives from the Government over how and when to approach the new Administration.

Immediately the marshals' plans were incorporated into formal directives.

The former Iraqi leader never discussed deception as a policy and did not adopt a formal written directive outlining his orders, the report said.

The next day, March 1, Hitler issued the formal directive for Weser Exercise.

A formal directive was issued.

He said the Federal agents have not received a formal directive from their superiors to assist Musselshell County.