31.   In addition, faster inflation could press the Fed to raise interest rates again soon.

32.   In addition, as the holiday shopping season got underway, retailers introduced new products with higher prices last month, fueling a faster inflation rate.

33.   In addition, faster inflation could lead the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates in coming months.

34.   In recent comments, Fed chairman Alan Greenspan warned the central bank may raise rates to slow the economy even before signs of faster inflation appear.

35.   Instead, investors this week got evidence that wages, viewed as the most likely source of faster inflation, were advancing more slowly than forecast.

36.   Investors are looking to reports later this week on consumer confidence, manufacturing and employment for indications of the strength of the economy and prospects for faster inflation.

37.   It is likely to lead to slower growth, faster inflation, and fewer imports from the U.S.

38.   Investors are looking to reports later this week on consumer confidence, manufacturing and employment for clues to the strength of the economy and prospects for faster inflation.

39.   Investors eye retail sales results because of concern a pick-up in consumer demand -- especially during the holiday shopping season -- might lead to faster inflation.

40.   Investors typically want more yield from bonds they think are threatened by the faster inflation that can accompany a growing economy.