31.   At the same time, Australians are living with the longest run of low inflation in about three decades.

32.   At the time, the central bank cited a low inflation rate as one reason for cutting rates.

33.   Bank of Canada Governor Gordon Thiessen said Canadian businesses need a sustained climate of low inflation to increase profit and stimulate economic growth in coming months.

34.   Bank stocks gained amid expectations for strong profits, in part helped by low inflation.

35.   Banks flourish in an environment of low inflation and interest rates because the fixed payments earned on their massive bond holdings maintain value over time.

36.   Banks in particular flourish in an environment of low inflation and interest rates because the fixed payments earned on their massive bond holdings maintain value over time.

37.   Bank shares rose in a climate of low inflation and steady interest rates.

38.   Banks in particular benefit from an environment of low inflation because the fixed payments earned on their massive bond holdings maintain value over time.

39.   Bank stocks outpaced the stock market in recent years, as low inflation, stable interest rates and expansion into new businesses drove record profits.

40.   Banks flourish in an environment of low inflation and interest rates, as the fixed payments earned on their bond holdings maintain value over time.