11. The release includes both the quarterly and monthly surveys, and is expected to show manufacturing output remains subdued as the strength of the pound depresses exports. 12. U.S. bonds gained, reversing an early plunge, amid optimism a report tomorrow on producer prices will suggest inflation remains subdued. 13. U.S. bonds rose for the fifth time in six days after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and a government report showed inflation remains subdued. 14. Wholesale prices in Germany rose less than expected in January and producer prices unexpectedly fell, confirming that inflation remains subdued as the economy falters, economists said. 15. While jobless figures soar, inflation remains subdued. 16. In a sign that inflation remains subdued, the US Federal Reserve decided Tuesday to leave key interest rates unchanged. |