21. Like Germany, France partly relies on a strong currency to quell inflation pressures . 22. So far there is little hard evidence that inflation pressures are taking root. 23. The index is considered one of the beat gauges of wage inflation pressures . 24. Ebbing inflation pressures in Italy, meantime, are fanning hopes of lower rates there. 25. The appreciation of the euro versus the dollar has partially offset some inflation pressures . 26. Economic data released Wednesday showed inflation pressures in the United States eased in May. 27. Still, earlier increases in commodity prices are generating inflation pressures . 28. Consumer prices are closely watched because they are a key indicator of inflation pressures . 29. Does it slow down enough to keep inflation pressures contained? 30. Comparably high employment has been associated with inflation pressures in the past, he said.