Amid speculation about whether he will live through the elections, there is no clear successor.
Both the dollar and gold fell amid speculation that interest rates might ease.
The announcements came amid speculation that the 13-year-old indoor league was again in financial trouble.
The decision was made after months of negotiations and amid growing speculation that a general election could be held by September.
Oil prices fell below $18, their lowest level since well before the gulf crisis began, amid speculation that the fighting was close to an end.
She left the stadium without meeting the news media and returned home to Wisconsin amid speculation about her collapse.
The gain followed a $1 rise on Thursday amid speculation that a settlement was near.
The share price had risen $1.50 on heavy volume in the previous two sessions, amid growing speculation about a possible deal.
The dollar declined amid speculation that interest rates would rise in Germany.
Morgan soared 7 5/8, to 101 3/4, nearly 30 points higher than four weeks ago, amid speculation that it might be acquired.
