11.   In addition, the market was helped by speculation of an impending reduction of German interest rates.

12.   Traders said stock prices were still being helped by speculation that the Bundesbank will lower key interest rates this week at a Thursday meeting of its central council.

13.   This speculation obviously never helps.

14.   Soy prices were helped by speculation that Chna may be interested in a large purchase.

15.   Speculation also helped prices.