1. And Argentina should see its economy accelerate in the second half of the year. 2. Bonds plunged after the report amid concern that the economy could accelerate enough to prompt the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates to contain inflation. 3. Evidence mounted Tuesday that the economy accelerated markedly in recent weeks, though inflation appeared to remain in check. 4. Even if the Canadian economy accelerates, though, that may not bring any great increase in jobs for Canadians, Martin said. 5. Government economists said the economy usually accelerates in the second half. 6. German bonds were little changed as traders saw no danger the economy will accelerate and fuel inflation. 7. He said the problem was simply a loss of momentum or enthusiasm among investors, and a fear that the economy might accelerate and become inflationary. 8. Indian stocks were little changed as concerns that the rupee may depreciate against the dollar offset optimism the economy will accelerate following a drop in interest rates. 9. Lower rates mean lower borrowing costs for companies and greater corporate profits as the economy accelerates. 10. Most predict that the economy will accelerate only gradually. |