This observation bolsters speculation that the non-coding region now found between nad5 and trnT is the degenerating vestige of what was the duplicated nad6, trnE, and/or cob and, similarly, that the non-coding region between nad4 and nad6 is the vestige of a copy of trnH, trnS, trnL, and/or nad5.
The move immediately bolstered speculation about who would, in fact, receive Mr. Karzai's blessing.
Treasuries gained after a drop in durable goods orders bolstered speculation that the Federal Reserve will stick to its plan for measured interest rate increases.
Analysis of autopsies and debris patterns in the weeks after the crash had seemed to bolster speculation that the plane had broken up in flight.
The Bank of Japan lowered its discount rate, bolstering speculation the economy will have to stumble more before the bank cuts the overnight rate.
The public concession of error by the party official, Bo Xilai, nevertheless bolstered speculation that his chances were slim to join the top ranks of the Chinese leadership during a change of power this year.
The drop in first-time claims was the second consecutive decline and defied Wall Street forecasts for a rise to 347,000, bolstering speculation that employment will advance strongly in January after minimal growth last month.
Gains were limited after a manufacturing index rose more than expected in November, bolstering speculation that a quarter-point interest rate cut at the Federal Reserve's Dec. 11 meeting might be its last.
Leaked information helps to vitalise and bolster speculation that the plot was a very real one, while, at the same time, police spokespersons warn that the "intelligence-led operation" could also be "mistaken".
Mr. Zuma has also hinted that he will compel testimony from other senior officials of the African National Congress, bolstering speculation that corruption in the party's senior ranks was hardly limited.
The S.& P. 500 halted its longest daily losing streak since May, even as jobless claims exceeded forecasts and a report on service industries did not bolster speculation that the economic recovery would be strong enough to justify a six-month rally in equities.
