1. And if the consumer price index on Wednesday shows inflation is accelerating, U.S. rates may be headed even higher, traders said. 2. A weaker economy shows inflation is not a threat, diminishing demand for gold, analysts said. 3. Economists say these signal a softening economy, but show inflation is still firmly contained. 4. Even though the June inflation findings show inflation is mostly a no show, analysts said there are still some potential early warning signs. 5. Fukashiro expressed caution over recent comments by Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan suggesting the possibility of a rate increase even before indicators show inflation is emerging. 6. Labor Department price reports set for release this week will likely show inflation remains under control -- a problem for another day. 7. Monthly consumer price data show inflation remains benign but is accelerating. 8. New figures show inflation is moderating. 9. New figures show inflation continues to be benign. 10. New statistics show inflation in January was zero. |