In truth it is not speculation but indecision and timidity that are at fault.
ECONOMIST: Germany continues to dither over how best to rescue the euro
So your premiums have doubled, the average family's premiums have doubled over the last 10 years, and it is a certainty -- this is not speculation, it is a certainty that if we do nothing your premiums will double again over the next 10 years.
Generally, the author does not overdo speculation, though she does keep the reader apprised of the racism black Americans including stars routinely had to endure.
This has not stopped speculation that it will be Chen Long, a fighter pilot who has been to Russia to train with the cosmonaut programme.
Last week, SEC Chairman Christopher Cox told a Senate panel that the agency was not ignoring speculation that traders colluded to bring down Bear Stearns in a swift short-selling raid in mid-March.
Last week, SEC Chairman Christopher Cox told a Senate panel that the agency was not ignoring speculation that traders colluded to bring down Bear Stearns (nyse: BSC - news - people ) in a swift short-selling raid in mid-March.
Mr Cooper said his party was not prepared to comment on the speculation and would not advise anyone connected to the party to do so.
His opponents will not let him forget his speculation that it would not be "entirely unhelpful" if climate change gave Wales a Spanish-style climate, and he has been accused of being late for engagements with the Queen.
It touched off a swirl of speculation not seen since his high-profile battle against Gen.
The possibility that terrorists might exploit such a bastardization of traditional humanitarian law of war is not merely idle speculation.
"We're not commenting on speculation, " said Charles Iles of Mitsubishi Motors Australia.
But investors are frustrated that the deal has not yet gone through amid growing speculation that it may not happen at all.
Houses will once again be somewhere to live, not vehicles for speculation.
Genzyme said it would not comment on speculation about marketing deals.
In the case ExxonMobil and their mid-western refineries, they are not interested in this sort of interaction, they want oil delivered in 60 days, they are not interested in speculation.
We're not even offered speculation as to how the President could foresee that Monica Lewinsky would be on a witness list, and pick up a symbol of strength while in Vancouver so that he could give it to her as a reminder to deny their relationship in the face of some future, unforseen federal subpoena.
The minister would not confirm or deny speculation that a bank was behind the demolition.
Please do note that this is informed speculation, not a result of any inside knowledge.
FORBES: Intrade Closes Its Doors: But Why? Is This Another MF Global?
Meanwhile, Smith would not be drawn on speculation about a takeover bid for Rangers by a London-based consortium.
BBC: Rangers manager Walter Smith weary of referee criticism
Posner et al are arguing that things which people use, or would use, purely for speculation should not be allowed.
FORBES: Posner's FDA for Financial Innovation: A Truly Terrible Idea
There is much speculation, not only about who could fill Kennedy's leadership role, but also his day-to-day work in the Senate.
He would not be drawn on speculation that pressure from large retailers had encouraged local processors to source cheaper supplies form abroad.
Or to put it another way, the vast majority of foreign exchange trading was supporting market speculation, not genuine wealth-creating activity by businesses.
One thing that struck a few observers is the fact that the proposals that came out yesterday did not mention rating and speculation in oil markets.
The two papers quite clearly show that speculation did not cause the run up in the oil price: neither in hte physical markets or the forward ones.
Prospects for Supervalu and Skilled Healthcare hold less certainty since they gains have been driven purely by speculation and not any actual intent by the companies themselves.
"The 'Today' anchors are under contract, and beyond that we prefer not to comment on speculation and rumors, " a spokeswoman for the show said in a statement.
QUIST-ARCTON: Well, he did sound pretty optimistic when he spoke to us yesterday, although he warned journalists and urged us not to listen to speculation and rumors.
West Ham's plight was not helped by intense speculation earlier in January that Grant is on the verge on being sacked as manager, with Martin O'Neill lined up to replace him.
BBC: West Ham confirm loan deal for Tottenham's Robbie Keane
应用推荐