11.   Further, since many traders are expecting a rise, the dollar could fall if the Fed decides not increase lending rates.

12.   He said he expects a rise in sector funds, such as funds that invest in the European pharmaceutical industry or banking industry.

13.   Hilbert said he expected a rise in operating per-share earnings as a result of the latest deals.

14.   Investors had been bracing themselves for a rate increase, though few expected the rise today.

15.   Investors have been bracing themselves for a rate increase, though few expected the rise today.

16.   Opinion was more mixed on the change in crude oil inventories, with three analysts expecting a rise, four expecting a drop and one predicting no change.

17.   Q. Should we expect a rise in gasoline prices if this inventory drain continues?

18.   Quek said he still expects a rise in earnings next year.

19.   Some other analysts said they expect large rises in commodity prices.

20.   Still some traders expect any rise in bonds as a result of the pessimism to be limited, given a flood of corporate bonds coming into to the market.