11.   Bond prices rose Wednesday for a second day as declining commodity prices and a Federal Reserve report showing no pick-up in industrial production bolstered expectations for subdued inflation.

12.   Bonds rose for a second day, as investors bet that economic reports this week will point to subdued inflation and slowing growth.

13.   Bonds rose amid expectations for subdued inflation.

14.   Bonds are staging their biggest rally in two years, driven by slowing growth and subdued inflation, and individual investors want little to do with it.

15.   Both reports were viewed, at least initially, as indications of subdued inflation.

16.   A string of European countries reported subdued inflation, raising hopes for moderate price pressure throughout the year and more interest rate cuts.

17.   A slowing economy and expectations of subdued inflation were a potent mix for fixed-income investors, though.

18.   Against the mark, meantime, persistent signs of economic weakness in Germany amid subdued inflation have many investors predicting German interest rates will soon decline.

19.   British stocks are expected to march higher for a fourth year, lifted by subdued inflation, takeover talk and the countdown to European economic and monetary union.

20.   Bullion fell amid prospects for subdued inflation in much of the industrialized world and concern that central banks will sell more of the precious metal.