71. The report on producer prices helped keep inflation concerns alive in the market Thursday. 72. The same economic reports that eased inflation concern in last couple of days highlight the economic decleration to come, Hays said. 73. The report initially raised inflation concerns in financial markets because it showed hourly wages posted the largest gain in eight months. 74. The rise in commodity prices we have seen has to be an inflation concern in Germany. 75. The small gain reduced inflation concerns and boosted U.S. bond prices. 76. The report lacked the numbers to warrant any inflation concern though it continued to show that wage pressures are evident for specific skilled workers. 77. The weaker-than-expected figure is likely to push bond prices higher today, accelerating a decline today in interest rates, because it reduces inflation concerns. 78. Thursday, the inflation concerns kept many buyers on the sidelines and caused others to sell long maturities and seek refuge in the shorter maturities. 79. To be sure, inflation concerns remain, especially since there have been signs that the economy could be poised to rebound later this year. 80. To be sure, the new strength in consumer demand carries with it the danger that inflation concerns could return later this year. |