11.   Speculation has mounted in recent weeks that Brazil will be forced to devalue the real to reduce its current account deficit.

12.   Speculation has mounted in recent weeks that Brazil would be forced to devalue the real to reduce a current account deficit.

13.   Speculation is mounting that a German interest-rate cut is imminent, with some analysts surveyed by Bloomberg Business News expecting a move tomorrow.

14.   Speculation mounted throughout the day Thursday that a bomb may have caused the explosion aboard the TWA aircraft.

15.   Speculation has been mounting that Venables, who played at Kansas State, will return to his alma mater in that dual role.

16.   Speculation has mounted that the Bundesbank will lower the securities repurchase rate at its next policy council meeting Thursday, the last before a summer recess.

17.   Speculation has mounted that the government may devalue the bolivar if oil prices continue to plunge.

18.   Speculation is mounting that Muller may be traded soon.

19.   Speculation is mounting that the Fed will move next month to raise rates for a second time this year in an effort to slow the economy.

20.   Speculation mounted this morning that an incoming center-right coalition might toughen its stance on monetary union following comments by Fianna Fail party leader Ahern last night.