1. A steady stream of indicators showing stable prices in Germany is stamping out fear that improved prospects for growth could be accompanied by inflation dangers. 2. Economists said the monthly rise -- led by prices for fresh vegetable and fish -- reflects no inflation danger in the pipeline. 3. He also saw no inflation dangers that would bar the Fed from cutting rates further. 4. He differs with investors in bond markets who see rising wages and salaries signaling possible inflation dangers this year. 5. In explaining the cut, the Bundesbank cited the lack of inflation danger. 6. Lawmakers asked Greenspan whether he agreed with investors that the employment report signaled the economy was overheating, posing inflation dangers. 7. Newer, more efficient plant and equipment often permit corporations to cut product costs, lessening inflation dangers. 8. Still, Parry said the central bank must take a long-term view of inflation dangers rather than react to short-term market movements. 9. Still, analysts are sticking to their projection that rising commodity prices pose little inflation danger. 10. The Bundesbank also cited the lack of inflation danger in Germany. |