The political speculation right now focuses on who will take the blame for what happened.
Initial speculation focused on the punch served at the ritual.
While there are no other publicly declared European candidates, speculation has focused on five people.
Much outside speculation and rumour has focused on this aspect of the group.
Speculation in Japan has focused on drunkenness among key staff members the night before, and late arrival at work.
Instead, speculation focused on the possibility of sabotage by a religious or political extremist organization.
Speculation in recent weeks had focused on other possible takeover candidates for Daiwa.
Speculation had focused on electronics and fuel supply issues.
Speculation immediately focused on Amazon.com, the big and, until recently, money-losing online retailer.
After arson was blamed for the fire, speculation focused on organized crime involvement.