91. Bonds pared gains after a report showed an unexpected increase in U.S. labor costs. 92. A Labor Department report showed that labor costs rose more than expected in the past year, raising concern that inflation might accelerate. 93. A good portion of imports are made at Japanese plants abroad, where labor costs are cheaper, and shipped back home. 94. A few years ago, Boeing fired tens of thousands of employees as labor costs chewed up earnings when it worked down its backlog of plane orders. 95. A few years ago, Boeing fired tens of thousands of workers as labor costs chewed up earnings when it worked down its backlog of plane orders. 96. A much more important source of inflation is in unit labor costs, Sorenson said. 97. A report that labor costs in the U.S. remain under control tempered the decline in Canadian and U.S. bond prices, traders said. 98. A number of U.S. companies have textile plants in the area to take advantage of lower labor costs, favorable tax treatment and proximity to the United States. 99. A report showing unexpectedly strong retail sales rattled bond investors who only six hours before had cheered a report on labor costs that suggested inflation remains under wraps. 100. A report that labor costs in the U.S. remain under control helped temper the decline in Canadian and U.S. bond prices, traders said. |
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