Q: Greenspan's stance has underpinned predictions the Fed will raise rates steadily this year.
The position of Greenspan has propped up the predictions that the Fed will gradually elevate the east interest rates year.

A: no


Q: Talks between the Boston Globe and its unions continued past a midnight deadline amid threats that the newspaper could be closed within weeks. Its owner, The New York Times, said it would file a notice with the government on Monday that it would shut the paper if there was no agreement on cost cuts. The owners want the unions to agree to $20m (£13.4m) in money saving measures. Guaranteed jobs for life are expected to be a sticking point, with the unions saying they are not negotiable.
The Boston Globe is owned by The New York Times.

A: yes


Q: UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said Iraqis had "shown again their determination to defy the terrorists and take part in the democratic process".
Jack Straw holds the position of UK Foreign Secretary.

A:
yes