51.   Investors are watching for several economic reports out of the U.S next week for clues about U.S. inflation.

52.   Investors have been watching closely.

53.   Investors watch labor market gauges for signs of inflation, because a tight labor market means employers may have to bid up wages to attract qualified workers.

54.   Investors will watch carefully to see how large a chunk of bad loans financial institutions clear from their books.

55.   Investors will watch economic releases this week for evidence as to whether their inflation optimism is justified.

56.   Investors are also watching statistics on June housing starts, scheduled for simultaneous release at the Commerce Department.

57.   Investors are closely watching how the rescue plan for the financial system will develop.

58.   Investors are watching consumer spending for signs the economy is picking up.

59.   Investors should watch for signs of inflation in deciding when to scale back their bank stock portfolios.

60.   Investors watch jobs results because a robust economy and tighter labor markets could push employers to attract workers with higher wages.