61. A strong dollar can keep inflation from accelerating in the U.S. by making imports less expensive. 62. A stronger-than-expected reading would give the Fed more reason to raise bank lending rates to keep inflation in check. 63. A surprisingly high number of unemployment claims last week suggested the economy is slowing enough to keep inflation at bay. 64. A strong dollar, Rubin has said, helps keep inflation from accelerating by making imports less expensive. 65. A strong peso helps stocks maintain their dollar value and plays a key role in keeping inflation in check. 66. A stronger-than-expected June employment report increased concern the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates soon to keep inflation in check. 67. A stronger-than-expected U.S. employment report released Friday reinforced expectations the Federal Reserve will again raise the federal funds rate to keep inflation from accelerating. 68. A weaker dollar increases pressure on the central bank to raise interest rates in order to defend Canadian dollar-denominated assets and keep inflation from accelerating. 69. Additional evidence of growth may prompt the Bank of Canada to raise rates to keep inflation at bay and bolster the weak dollar. 70. Additional evidence of strong growth could prompt the Bank of Canada to raise lending rates to keep inflation at bay. |