1. The reporter did not disclose specific details of their chat, but the disclosure prompted concern that it might have been more confidential matters which could have been overheard. 2. And even in better-off cities like Moscow, the rising costs of gas and food have prompted concerns about a return of inflation. 3. Any concessions won by Kmart might be copied by other retailers, prompting manufacturer concerns that they might be squeezed even further during an economic downturn. 4. Argentine stocks declined as a drop in the Mexican peso prompted concern that Argentina could be forced to devalue its currency. 5. Asian bond markets fell after U.S. Treasuries posted their worst showing in nine years Friday, prompting concern global interest rates are headed higher. 6. At first, the warning prompted concern that a domestic terrorist intended to strike. 7. At the same time, though, higher interbank lending rates prompted concern among some customers that banks will not be able to honor deposits. 8. Atrazine causes mammary tumors in rats, prompting concerns that it may cause cancer in humans. 9. Because live catches are worth more on the market than dead fish, many commercial fisherman are now turning to the practice, prompting the concern about overfishing. 10. Before now, no tobacco company has offered to pay smokers for damages, prompting investor concern that other tobacco companies might do the same. |