41. Next week, bonds could tumble further if a series of economic reports scheduled for release suggest the economy is shaking off a five-year slowdown. 42. On Friday in New York, bonds tumbled on the jobs report. 43. On Friday, bonds tumbled and yields soared after a bigger-than-expected increase in December employment and wages fanned inflation worries. 44. Some investors bet on lower rates at the start of the year and suffered as bonds tumbled. 45. The dollar held onto its gains even after stocks and bonds tumbled, and the U.S. government said the nation posted its largest current account deficit in nine years. 46. To be sure, some investors say bonds will tumble if Congress and the president reach an agreement that falls short of expectations. 47. Treasury bonds tumbled today on fresh indications that the economy is growing fast enough to spur accelerating inflation. 48. Treasury bonds tumbled today after the Reuters news service reported that several regional Federal Reserve banks are pressing for an increase in U.S. interest rates. 49. Treasury bonds tumbled today amid fears that stronger-than-expected growth in coming months will prompt the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. 50. Treasury bonds tumbled yesterday after the Reuters news service reported that several regional Federal Reserve banks are pressing for an increase in U.S. interest rates. |