11.   Also dragging on the dollar and fanning talk of a rate rise was a report showing a faster-than-expected rise in German import prices.

12.   Also expected this week is a report on import prices for April.

13.   And Clinton was able to avoid the common pitfall of a weak currency -- accelerating inflation driven by higher import prices.

14.   And developments overseas suggest import prices are in no danger of accelerating.

15.   And inflation has remained out of sight as import prices tumbled.

16.   And with the yen weaker, import prices have also risen, hurting wholesalers.

17.   As an added fillip to share prices, this bonanza occurred without the usual drawback a weakening currency brings --accelerating inflation driven by higher import prices.

18.   As import prices soar, so does inflation.

19.   As the dollar continues to weaken, the report of higher import prices added to concerns about inflation.

20.   Besides, weaker Asian currencies are making exports from those countries cheaper and curb French import prices, backing the outlook for subdued inflation.