81.   The recent recovery in Japanese stocks and bond yields have prompted speculation the Bank of Japan may raise rates sooner than expected.

82.   The reports helped send down the dollar because the U.S. warnings prompted speculation the administration may stop supporting a strong dollar policy.

83.   The sale prompted speculation that other countries would follow suit.

84.   The setback in international relations prompted speculation that EU imports of Iranian oil might be banned, forcing refiners to seek alternative supplies.

85.   The purchase prompted speculation that banks will acquire more thrifts.

86.   The rate increase speculation was prompted by recent reports showing strong gains in employment, corporate profits and imports.

87.   The report is prompting speculation that bin Laden is biding his time surfing the Internet and cranking out e-mail ...

88.   The stampede of online heavyweights into a narrow market has created congestion and prompted speculation that there will be a shakedown separating the winners from losers.

89.   The talks were extended earlier this week, prompting speculation that the bitter legal wrangling was finally over.

90.   The United States has cordial relations with both nations, prompting speculations the terrorists were from outside the region.