speculation

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un donned matching jackets with his daughter at a military parade, state media photos showed Thursday, stoking speculation she is being groomed as heir.

From Barron's

SYDNEY—Australia’s inflation remained elevated in January, stoking speculation that interest rates will need to be raised much further.

From The Wall Street Journal

The White House called the reporting “baseless speculation.”

From The Wall Street Journal

This sets a sober tone for Lowe’s upcoming report, shifting investor focus from market speculation to core fundamentals—which have been relatively strong in recent quarters.

From Barron's

"This case must now proceed through the justice system unimpeded by misplaced public comment and speculation, to allow a fair trial," he said.

From BBC