81. Brisk growth heightens the risk that inflation, which erodes the value of fixed-income securities, will accelerate. 82. Brisk growth can accelerate inflation, which erodes the value of bond interest and principal. 83. Buoyant consumer spending typically raises concern that inflation is likely to quicken, eroding the value of fixed-income investments. 84. Brisk economic growth can cause supply bottlenecks that lead to faster inflation, which erodes the value of fixed interest and principal payments. 85. Budget deficits can erode the value of a currency by sowing inflation. 86. But other analysts remain vigilant for signs of accelerating inflation, which erodes the value of fixed-income investments like bonds. 87. Campbell Soup was hurt by the effect of weak foreign currencies against the dollar, which eroded the value of profit abroad, particularly of baked goods. 88. Campbell Soup was hurt by the effect of weak foreign currencies against the dollar, which eroded the value of profit abroad. 89. Competitor Bloomberg may be facing an even greater challenge, on the other hand, as the steady advance of the Internet erodes the value of its proprietary systems. 90. Data showing a strengthening economy usually sparks concern among bond investors that inflation will rise, eroding values of their fixed-income securities. |