21.   Although the bond market was bracing for a strong employment number Friday, it had not prepared for so large a number, and prices plunged.

22.   Also tapping the bond market was Chase Manhattan Corp., Entergy Arkansas Inc., Fifth Third Bancorp, Ohio Power Co. and Allegheny Power Co.

23.   Although this unnerved the bond market, index sponsors said the rise might have been magnified by relief that no computer disasters occurred.

24.   Although most investors focus on the stock market, the corporate bond market dwarfs it in size.

25.   Although the bond market has reacted to lesser data in the past, the Atlanta Fed report is not typically a significiant market mover.

26.   Although the stock market was closed for Good Friday, long-term rates jumped sharply in the bond market.

27.   Although stock and commodity markets will be open, the bond market is scheduled to be closed.

28.   American Standard Cos., International Lease Finance and Ford Motor Credit also tapped the bond market.

29.   An auction of five-year notes also bolstered the bond market.

30.   Although this optimistic view seemed to win at least mild endorsement from the bond market, where interest rates eased somewhat, many analysts disagreed or remained neutral.