1.   As it happens, rumors of a new Afghan currency have already ignited speculation at the Afghan money market.

2.   But his being out of sight since Wednesday had ignited speculation that he was sidelined by renewed heart trouble.

3.   Some analysts say the figures could ignite speculation the economy is on track to recovery.

4.   Stocks also got a boost when Federal Reserve officials, including Vice Chairman Alan Blinder, ignited speculation that the central bank may cut short-term interest rates.

5.   The actions ignited speculation that the EU may join in a U.S. embargo on Iranian oil exports.

6.   The dollar fell versus the yen after comments by Bank of Japan Gov. Yasuo Matsushita ignited growing speculation that Japanese interest rates might rise sooner rather than later.

7.   The move by York, who was instrumental in the recent turnaround at IBM, ignited speculation that the investment firm will revive its failed bid for Chrysler.

8.   The move ignited speculation over further acquisitions of French retail companies.

9.   The ousters ignited speculation that BMW would be taken over by a larger rival, but the company said Monday that it intended to stay independent.

10.   The notion of a high-tech firebug had ignited media speculation.