41.   Despite near-blindness and frail health, Balaguer has done nothing to quash growing speculation that he will seek an unprecedented seventh term as president.

42.   His announcement appeared linked to growing speculation that Saddam, the sole candidate on Sunday, was planning political changes to improve his image abroad.

43.   However, there is growing speculation that the government will bow to public pressure and hit out at American farm or high tech products.

44.   In currency trading, the U.S. dollar fell against the yen amid growing speculation that the government has loosened its policy of intervening to curb gains in the yen.

45.   Opposition leaders and a growing number of centrist politicians have questioned whether Yeltsin can fulfill his duties and there has been growing speculation about early elections.

46.   Thai stock prices finished higher Wednesday on growing speculation that Chuan would take over the reins from Chavalit, dealers said.

47.   The dollar has been under selling pressure amid growing speculation about a possible U.S. interest rate cut.

48.   The currency slipped slightly because of growing speculation about a cut in U.S. interest rates prompted by concerns about the slowing U.S. economy in recent weeks.

49.   The commission was prompted by the Swiss government after growing international speculation that Switzerland profiteered from World War II.

50.   The dollar also was favored because of growing speculation that the Federal Reserve may raise interest rates, traders said.