21.   Those low rates have spurred Japanese investors to look abroad for higher returns, hurting the yen.

22.   Those low rates spurred investors in Japan to look abroad for better returns.

23.   Traders said investors likely will bet that rising rates will spur declines in stocks in the months ahead as costs rise -- and profits fall -- for businesses.

24.   Wall Street executives argue that lower tax rates spur growth and spending, boosting tax revenue that would help pare the deficit.

25.   While January usually is a slow month for munis, attractive borrowing rates may spur sales this year.

26.   Longer term, lower rates could spur consumption and boost corporate profits and thus stock prices.

27.   While lower rates would spur economic growth, they could also aggravate inflation pressures.