1. Although the speech was expected to be short on detail, traders were looking for clues about tax plans. 2. As a result, traders are looking to reports on growth and employment in July for an indication that the slowdown in June was only temporary. 3. At that time, currency traders looked at fading hopes for lower U.S. rates, which dragged down U.S. securities, as a reason to boost the dollar. 4. Before then, traders will look to reports on industrial products and raw materials prices for an indication that inflation remains subdued. 5. Behind the numbers, traders will look for signs Siebe can continue its rapid profit growth. 6. Bond traders have been looking at stocks as a gauge of the strength of the economy. 7. A Commerce Department report showing the U.S. trade deficit shrank in February did little to help the dollar, since traders were looking for an even smaller gap. 8. Above would be an eight-story, glass-enclosed atrium, allowing traders to look straight up to the sky. 9. Canadian government bonds fell, reversing early gains, as traders looked past the Liberal election victory and concluded Quebec separation will dominate the national political agenda. 10. Canadian government bonds fell as traders looked past the Liberal election victory and concluded Quebec separation will once again dominate the national political agenda. |