1. And the high expectations have been fueled periodically by wins over the likes of Indiana, Phoenix, Orlando, Charlotte and the Lakers. 2. As currencies weakened, interest rates rose, fueling expectations of slower economic growth from Jakarta to Bangkok and Manila. 3. Bond prices surged in response to the muted inflation threat, fueling expectations the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates this month. 4. A report showing weaker-than-expected U.S. manufacturing activity fueled expectations that U.S. interest rates will be cut soon and stimulate consumer spending next year. 5. A report showing weaker-than-expected U.S. manufacturing activity fueled expectations that U.S. interest rates will be cut soon and stimulate consumer spending. 6. A stronger-than-anticipated figure would fuel expectations that the next move in U.S. interest rates will be up. 7. Brazilian lawmakers are discussing this week part of the payroll constitutional amendment, fueling expectations reforms will be passed before the end of the year. 8. But success in demonstrating that the right classical album can be as marketable as a pop record may have fueled unrealistic expectations. 9. Canadian stocks rose for a fifth straight day, sent higher by banking and computer issues after economic reports fueled expectations of steady profit growth. 10. Computer stocks rallied as better-than-expected earnings from Dell Computer Corp. fueled expectations that computer companies will exceed profit forecasts this year. |