31.   Bonds earlier rose amid speculation international investors will keep buying Treasuries as a haven from rocky Asian markets.

32.   Bonds earlier rose as the dollar steadied after tumbling yesterday, arousing optimism non-U.S. investors will see value in the U.S. market and buying Treasuries.

33.   Bonds initially rose as European investors sought the safety of Treasury securities after a Socialist-led coalition won French elections yesterday.

34.   Bonds initially rose at the start of trading as sputtering stocks boosted the allure of stable fixed-interest income.

35.   Bonds initially rose today after remarks by Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Alan Blinder bolstered optimism the central bank will lower interest rates sometime soon.

36.   Bonds initially rose, and their yields fell, after reports on consumer prices and manufacturing eased concern the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates soon.

37.   Bonds rose after the announcement.

38.   Bonds rose amid evidence economic growth is slowing.

39.   Bonds rose as investors fled equities.

40.   Bonds rose at the open as a decline in Tokyo stocks, following a fall in New York shares, boosted the attraction of fixed income securities.