The projected benefit obligation and plan assets were $50 million and $120 million, respectively, at the beginning of the year. Due primarily to favorable stock market performance in recent years, there also was a net gain of $29 million. On average, employees remaining service life with the company is 10 years.

As a result of the net gain, what was the increase or decrease in pension expense for the year? (Amounts to be deducted should be indicated with a minus sign.)