21.   The spread has since narrowed, bringing DeRosa a profit.

22.   The spread narrowed because the notes lost more of their value.

23.   The spread typically narrows with waning expectations for Fed rate increases and signs of slow inflation.

24.   The spread has also narrowed for Latin American bonds alone.

25.   The spread has narrowed from the third quarter.

26.   While trucks typically score worse than cars, the spread narrowed this year.

27.   Yield spreads could narrow in the next three to six months, Glen said.