11.   Bonds have slumped in recent weeks after a series of economic reports showing a strengthening U.S. economy prompted concern inflation will quicken, leading to higher lending rates.

12.   Bonds slumped late in the day as investors cited a J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. forecast for higher interest rates.

13.   Bonds slumped on this latest sign that strong labor markets and strong consumer confidence are helping to offset the effects of higher mortgage rates, analysts said.

14.   Bonds slumped today after investors looked past a smaller-than-expected gain in new jobs and pointed to other strengths in the economy.

15.   Bonds slumped, led by the U.K, after the surprise rise in interest rates drew money away from equities.

16.   Brady bonds slumped in recent days as traders fretted that the Federal Reserve may soon raise U.S. interest rates.

17.   Bonds also slumped as traders speculated that Japanese investors will buy fewer Treasury securities.

18.   Bonds also slumped in afternoon trading.

19.   Bonds briefly slumped on concern that tensions in the Middle East will escalate, leading to higher oil prices and a pick up in inflation.

20.   Bonds earlier slumped after Japanese Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto revived concern Japan may sell Treasuries to prop up ailing banks.