71.   Stronger-than-expected results could fuel speculation for higher Japanese rates and strengthen the yen.

72.   Such rises fueled speculation that the government is planning to introduce coal price ceilings from the start of April.

73.   Takeover speculation was fueled today when Business Week, citing unidentified sources, reported Signet was negotiating with First Union Corp. of Charlotte, North Carolina.

74.   That apparently fueled speculation that pushed it down further.

75.   That figure, too, fueled speculation that the Fed may soon raise rates, sending the dollar higher against other currencies.

76.   That fueled speculation that although manufacturing is lagging, consumer demand is strong enough to spark a rise in inflation.

77.   That has fueled speculation that Cellucci himself might be tapped to join the Bush administration.

78.   That has fueled speculation the nations may loosen the criteria.

79.   That has fueled speculation the requirements may be loosened.

80.   That has fueled speculation the U.S. might stop supporting a strong dollar.