21. Better-than-expected quarterly earnings from Motorola, among others, eased concern that second-quarter earnings among technology companies might fall short of forecasts. 22. Boeing, which has until tomorrow to offer remedies that ease European concerns, also has been negotiating with regulators through the weekend, a European Commission official said. 23. Bond yields fell, easing concerns about the possibility of higher interest rates. 24. Bonds then pared the loss as a report showing slower manufacturing in the Chicago area eased concern the economy is growing fast enough to exacerbate inflation. 25. Bonds earlier followed German bunds higher after a report showed slower-than-expected money supply growth in Germany last month, easing concern that inflation is accelerating. 26. Bonds gained as Federal Reserve officials voted not to raise lending rates and the government said the unemployment rate rose last month, easing inflation concern. 27. Boeing has only a few days left to work out a plan to ease European concerns. 28. Bond yields fell for the third consecutive day Tuesday after government reports showed a rise in productivity and a drop in labor costs, easing investor concern about inflation. 29. Bonds gained as a government report on wholesale prices and comments from Federal Reserve officials eased concern that inflation and interest rates are poised to rise. 30. Bonds later pared the loss as a report showing slower manufacturing in the Chicago area eased concern the economy is growing fast enough to exacerbate inflation. |