1.   At least that is what the market is willing to believe Friday, as the yield on the benchmark issue dropped to its lowest level in a month.

2.   Canadian stocks fell, led by benchmark issues such as BCE Inc. and banks, on speculation the Bank of Canada may raise interest rates to support the currency.

3.   Indeed, yields on several benchmark issues reached all-time lows in early trading.

4.   It has pledged to boost liquidity where needed, by selectively restocking the volume of benchmark issues.

5.   The benchmark issue failed to keep up with Treasuries, which surged after reports on consumer prices and retail sales calmed concern that inflation will soon accelerate.