11.   And when Webber agreed to contract terms Wednesday, the Warriors did not hold a press conference, fueling speculation that a trade was imminent.

12.   Any evidence the economy is slowing will fuel speculation the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates later this year to keep the economy growing, traders said.

13.   Anticipation of falling tax revenues fueled speculation the government would propose a new value-added tax.

14.   Bonds fell this week after a series of media reports fueled speculation the Bank of Japan was on the verge of raising interest rates.

15.   A cold front moving through the south of the country this had fueled speculation that frost could damage coffee trees in the area.

16.   A stronger-than-expected report will fuel speculation the U.S. Federal Reserve will raise interest rates to cool down the economy and forestall inflation, traders said.

17.   Both companies declined to fuel the speculation with any comments, but analysts who cover the industry were happy to stoke the fire.

18.   Britain last week reported its highest inflation rate in three years, fueling speculation the government will boost rates again before year-end.

19.   But the lack of a firm announcement by the Clippers has fueled speculation about a possible move.

20.   But this kind of answer only fuels the speculation.