11. Indonesian stocks rose, as the plan to merge four state banks boosted optimism the government is serious about reform. 12. In the broader market, U.S. stocks rose after Federal Reserve Alan Greenspan signaled interest rates will probably remain steady, boosting optimism that corporate profits will rise. 13. Japanese stocks traded mixed as a rising yen hurt profit prospects at some exporters while boosting optimism that costs may fall for companies that rely on imports. 14. Japanese stocks rose after gains in U.S. markets boosted optimism about the earnings outlook for Japanese high-tech exporters such as Hitachi Ltd. and Mitsubishi Electric Corp. 15. Japanese stocks rose, led by electronics and automakers such as Sony Corp., Advantest Corp. and Honda Motor Co. as a stronger dollar boosted optimism about export earnings. 16. Japanese stocks rose, led by real estate companies after a successful land sale in Tokyo boosted optimism about a rebound in property prices. 17. Japanese bonds soared, driving the benchmark yield to a record low, after a central bank report boosted optimism that interest rates will remain on hold. 18. Japanese bonds soared, driving the benchmark yield to a record low, after a central bank report yesterday boosted optimism that interest rates will stay on hold. 19. Japanese stocks rose after gains in U.S. markets boosted optimism about the earnings outlook for Japanese high-tech exporters such as NEC Corp. and Mitsubishi Electric Corp. 20. Mexican stocks rose for a third session after U.S. bond yields declined, boosting optimism that local interest rates may also head lower. |