91.   Japan would likely follow with its own rate rise to keep investors from seeking higher returns in the U.S.

92.   Just yesterday, stocks and bonds retreated amid renewed concern of a rate rise.

93.   Loll said his customers have been switching from shorter-term into longer-term German bonds amid expectations inflation will remain low as short-term rates rise again.

94.   More rate rises are sure to be needed to rein in demand.

95.   Most analysts assume the small rate rise will not be enough and will be followed by further hikes.

96.   Nevertheless, some analysts are betting on a rate rise.

97.   No matter how much rates rise now, the company has locked in a price that will allow it to invest in new equipment and improve productivity.

98.   Now they get the money as rates rise.

99.   Not only would the savings prove short-lived, but there also would be less long-term protection from further rate rises.

100.   Of course, the idea that European markets will shrug off a U.S. rate rise may be tough to swallow.