71. That could spark concern that buoyant consumption will give a boost to the economy and cause inflation to rise. 72. SWISS government bonds fell for a sixth day amid concern inflation could rise if the Swiss franc extends its decline against the dollar this year. 73. The bonds will prove to be a good buy if inflation rises, but not if inflation continues to decline. 74. The danger from rising wages, some economists say, is that inflation will rise, too, as companies increase prices to cover the higher labor costs. 75. The Fed itself seems caught between concern that inflation will rise and the fact that the actual inflation rate is declining. 76. The future earnings of banks and other lenders are eroded if inflation rises. 77. The oil price jump raised concerns that inflation may rise, and push up interest rates. 78. The rise in U.S. bond prices led to a sell-off of stocks on Wall Street because of concern inflation could rise and cut corporate profit. 79. Then, inflation was rising, and the Vietnam quagmire was worsening. 80. The weak peso will keep interest rates high and cause inflation to rise while hurting companies that have big dollar debts, she said. |