1. A note of caution needs to be added concerning cementation in the meteoric vadose zone. 2. Americans earned and spent more than expected in January, adding to concern that a robust economy will lead to higher rates. 3. Platinum and palladium surged to their limits after a walkout at a South African refinery added to concern about more Russian shipment delays. 4. Revelations a trader in the New York branch of Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan violated in-house trading rules also added to concern about banks. 5. This added to concern about the stability of any future common currency. 6. U.S. bonds fell after reports showing bigger-than-expected gains in housing starts and factory production added to concern the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates soon. 7. U.S. bonds fell after reports showing larger-than-expected gains in housing starts and factory production added to concern the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates soon. 8. U.S. bonds declined as a weekly report on claims for unemployment benefits added to concern the job market may be healthy enough to accelerate inflation. |