1.   And an accelerating national economy could be just as bad, if concerns over inflation prompt the Federal Reserve Board to raise interest rates further.

2.   Bonds gained today after a government report of higher-than-expected unemployment claims in the past week diminished concern about an accelerating economy.

3.   Investment banks like Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch are shifting to Hong Kong to be closer to the accelerating Chinese economy.

4.   Investors have been betting an accelerating economy and a revival in demand for high-tech products worldwide would spur corporate profits.

5.   New data suggest an accelerating economy.

6.   Prices of Treasury securities fell after the trade deficit report raised new concerns about an accelerating economy.

7.   They have the advantage of watching both the financial markets and their own businesses for signs of an accelerating economy or the ability to raise prices.

8.   They have the advantage of watching both their businesses and the financial markets for signs of the ability to raise prices or of an accelerating economy.