11.   The reports boosted optimism that slowing growth and scant inflation will keep the Federal Reserve from raising bank lending rates anytime soon.

12.   Western German consumer price inflation accelerated in November, as expected, though declining October import and producer prices revealed scant inflation risk.

13.   Western German consumer price inflation rose in November, as expected, though declining October import and producer prices revealed scant inflation risk.

14.   What helped Australian bonds -- subdued growth and scant inflation -- boosted other markets as well.