1. Bonds were mixed after tracking U.S. Treasuries higher earlier in the day, as EMU concerns offset expectations for low inflation and stable interest rates in Europe. 2. Copper prices were steady as expectations for strong demand in the U.S. were offset by concern that Asian consumption will decline. 3. French stocks fell as expectation of acquisitions was offset by concern about the impact of a slowdown in Asian growth on exports. 4. In NEW YORK, copper prices were steady as expectations for strong demand in the U.S. were offset by concern that Asian consumption will decline. 5. In NEW YORK, U.S. stocks were mixed in a seesaw session, as gains in bonds were offset by concern that stocks are overvalued. 6. Japanese bonds were little changed as signs the economy is gaining momentum were offset by concern banks have problem loans that they have not yet disclosed. 7. Japanese stocks were little changed as hopes for an economic recovery were offset by concern about the demand for computer chips. 8. Market participants also said hopes that a stronger dollar would boost Greek exporting businesses were offset by concerns of higher imported inflation. 9. Mexican stocks were little changed as optimism about future economic growth was offset by concern that both U.S. and local interest rates are headed higher. 10. Mexican stocks were little changed as optimism about lower interest rates was offset by concern that a rising peso would hurt earnings at exporters. |