11.   Bonds came to New York last Friday talking about the importance of winning, not home runs.

12.   But then came Brady bonds, named for former Treasury Secretary Nicholas F. Brady.

13.   Corporate bonds may also come under pressure if more companies use debt to make acquisitions.

14.   Even bonds come with no guarantees of appreciation.

15.   Gains in the stock market and rising bonds came as German state elections bolstered the coalition government and regional reports suggested inflation would remain subdued.

16.   In addition, the firms managing sales of corporate debt often hedge against possible losses by selling government securities before the corporate bonds come to market.

17.   Inflation bonds are coming.

18.   More bonds came today.

19.   More bonds may come tomorrow.

20.   Muni bonds come in all credit ratings, from sterling to junk, and some are not even rated by independent agencies.