41.   Protectionism would wipe out millions of American jobs, spur inflation and allow other countries, such as Japan and China, to surge ahead as economic leaders.

42.   Protectionism would wipe out millions of American jobs, spur inflation and allow other countries, such as Japan and China, to surge ahead.

43.   Rising energy prices increase the cost of goods and services, which eventually spurs inflation and sends interest rates higher.

44.   Readings on whether the economy is heating up enough to spur inflation are cloudy at best, investors say.

45.   Sales of new homes rose to their highest level since February suggesting the economy is growing fast enough to spur inflation.

46.   Signs that the U.S. economy is gaining strength, which could spur inflation, boosted gold prices and sent stock and bond markets lower.

47.   Some analysts have predicted the Federal Reserve could start increasing interest rates this summer to prevent the economy from growing at a pace that would spur accelerating inflation.

48.   Some money managers want to see more signs that the economy is expanding too slowly to spur inflation before driving yields lower.

49.   Stocks fell with bonds after unexpectedly strong reports on consumer confidence and existing housing sales signaled that the economy may be growing fast enough to spur inflation.

50.   Still, investors face a flurry of economic figures this week, which may show the U.S. economy is strong enough to spur inflation.