51.   Sharp jumps in energy costs could set off inflation faster than just about anything.

52.   She predicted that the Fed, lacking evidence of significantly faster inflation, would content itself with one final tightening of credit this month.

53.   Some analysts say a resurgent economy could heighten the prospects for faster inflation and push bond yields higher by year-end.

54.   Signs of faster inflation fueled concern that more Federal Reserve interest rate increases may reduce company earnings.

55.   Signs of faster inflation fueled concern that more Federal Reserve rate increases may reduce company earnings.

56.   Since consumers account for about two-thirds of U.S. economic activity, some fret that a rebound in spending may presage faster inflation.

57.   Some traders said a surge in oil prices also weighed on bonds because it could be a harbinger of faster inflation.

58.   Stocks have fallen the past month as signs of faster inflation increased concern that additional Federal Reserve interest rate increases are on the way.

59.   Still, some analysts say the prospect of faster inflation matters more than mild, current inflation.

60.   Stocks across the board fell in the U.S. in recent days amid concern faster inflation may prompt the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.