51. Bonds gained after the report because it made it even less likely the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates from record lows. 52. A cut in key interest rates in Indonesia pushed down the rupiah close to a record low. 53. A cut in key interest rates pushed the Indonesian rupiah down, a whisper from a record low. 54. A few record lows are likely in the upper lakes and the interior Northeast. 55. A rebounding economy weighs on bond prices because it rekindles speculation the central bank might have to raise interest rates from record lows to head off any inflation. 56. A round of tax cuts could boost the economy, giving the Bank of Japan more room to raise interest rates from record lows. 57. A new poll shows the approval rating for Congress is nearing record lows. 58. A sharp drop in the United States trade deficit helped lift the dollar Wednesday from record lows against the Japanese yen and the German mark. 59. A sign that economic growth is slowing boosts bonds because it raises the possibility the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates from record lows sooner than expected. 60. A strong report could weigh on bonds by reigniting speculation the Bank of Japan may have to raise interest rates from record lows. |