1.   Although the Fed at that time said no further hikes were planned, data that showed wages were accelerating forced Greenspan and other board members to rethink that stance.

2.   And because bigger magnets mean clearer images, further hikes in scanner strength are inevitable.

3.   Arguably, those two developments indicate an economic cooling down, which would lessen inflation concerns and nullify the need for further rate hikes.

4.   Bankers rule out further hikes in the cost of public services because the kingdom, flushed with money, is unwilling to invite public anger by cutting subsidies.

5.   Despite his increased costs, Whittemore pledges no further price hikes on the consumer side.

6.   It postponed further hikes last month out of fear it might go too far and tip the economy into a downturn.

7.   Most analysts assume the small rate rise will not be enough and will be followed by further hikes.

8.   Northwest consumers would be spared further electricity rate hikes to pay for salmon recovery under a White House plan that shifts much of the financial burden to the nation.

9.   Another factor taking pressure off further rate hikes is the resurgent euro.

10.   But they were split on whether there would be further rate hikes after that.