11.   The dollar was stable in Asia after tumbling yesterday in New York where a weak durable goods report spurred concern U.S. rates may fall.

12.   The report spurred concern that inflation may accelerate, which usually leads to higher interest rates that eventually slow the economy and crimp corporate profits.

13.   The reports spurred speculation that the Fed will lower interest rates to prevent a recession, he said.

14.   The reports should spur action to produce more efficient cars and trucks, switch to renewable sources for power generation, and protect forests.

15.   The reports spurred buybacks of banking shares, traders said.

16.   The so-called Kemp Commission report could spur more debate over the flat tax, which has become one of the most salient issues in the Republican primary campaign.

17.   The report spurred calls from lawmakers for increased federal action as well as efforts to encourage more private assistance.

18.   Two economic reports Friday spurred concern that the Federal Reserve may eventually raise interest rates to keep inflation at bay.

19.   Two economic reports today spurred concern that the Federal Reserve may eventually raise interest rates to keep inflation at bay.

20.   U.S. bonds rose amid optimism an employment report will spur the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates sometime soon, traders said.