1.   On the other hand, international liners and exporters opposed the new hike.

2.   The new hike followed two interest rate increases in May, which came in response to economic turmoil in neighboring Russia.

3.   Investors continued to count on new hikes in short-term rates, but experts split on the issue.

4.   A selloff had been sparked by statistics that fueled speculation of a new hike in leading interest rates in May.

5.   A selloff sparked by statistics fueling speculation of a new hike in leading interest rates sent stocks tumbling on Wall Street Friday.

6.   Boehne declined to speculate on the possibility of a new hike in short-term interest rates by the Fed in order to contain growth and prevent a rekindling of prices.

7.   The statistics reassured traders that economic growth was moderate and inflation is under control, ruling out for now the chance of a new hike in key interest rates.

8.   With bond yields down and worries of a new hike in interest rates fading, Wall Street took off.

9.   The Dow Jones bluechip index early Wednesday lost ground in a round of profit-taking on recent gains as well as new hikes in long-term interest rates.