There are also expectations that oil prices will remain high for some time, and that also could be boosting its popularity.

If the new oil price assumption leads to an adjustment in wages beyond our expectations for 2006, then there is some basis for reviewing the existing monetary policy.

Prices are rising because of expectations. If we have it in our heads that oil is going to do well and we start putting dollars into it, then the prices will iron out.

Mori will naturally continue to serve as premier when we win seats beyond these targets.

The dollar is going to have a hard time. Investor expectations for the Fed will run out of steam.

American will have a tough time in 2006, it all depends where the price of oil goes.