41.   With interest rates so low, I believe that bonds can only come down as interest rates rise.

42.   With the ERM regaining stability during the past few days, analysts reckon Ecu bonds may be coming back into vogue.

43.   Bonds came up to the plate two more times but was walked.

44.   Bonds came up with two on and none out and was intentionally walked.

45.   But the Ferrari bond could come under strain if Brazil and Germany both make it to the final.

46.   The strong demand for bonds came as equities markets retreated, with investors selling off both technology and blue chip shares.

47.   One reason is demand for Asian US dollar bonds has come largely from the region itself, it said.