51.   Japanese bonds rose as Tokyo stocks fell and investors awaited the release later today of U.S. jobs figures.

52.   Japanese stocks were little changed as investors awaited hints on the direction of interest rate policy in Japan.

53.   Like Canada, U.S. bond investors are also awaiting a Fed rate decision.

54.   Many investors are awaiting reports on July retail sales and inflation later this week before placing big bets on bonds.

55.   Meanwhile, investors await word from the company next week on whether it sharply cuts its expansion plans, hurting earnings growth.

56.   Northern Telecom Ltd., Newbridge Networks Corp. and Bombardier Inc. were among the largest decliners as investors awaited a flurry of second-quarter earnings reports next week.

57.   Nikkei futures, opening lower, were little changed as investors await signs that the Japanese government will intervene and stimulate the economy.

58.   Now investors are awaiting further news before pushing the mark higher, traders said.

59.   Now, bond investors are awaiting the May employment report tomorrow to determine whether the economy is adding jobs at a pace fast enough to speed inflation.

60.   Now, investors are awaiting the May employment report tomorrow to determine whether the economy is adding jobs quickly enough to speed inflation.