1.   Since higher interest rates boost the return on savings, these consumers benefit.

2.   At the same time, the recent rally in copper prices means that the Chilean peso is likely to strengthen this year, boosting returns for foreign investors.

3.   At the same time, yields on emerging market bonds have plunged as mutual funds have snapped up the securities to boost their returns.

4.   Bank executives say they are moving already to boost returns with plans to cut costs through consolidation and by farming out some operations.

5.   Because index funds simply buy and hold shares that make up an index, they have lower operating costs and trading fees, which also helps boost returns.

6.   Bonuses were skimpy at Lehman last year, as the firm cut expenses to boost returns to shareholders, which had lagged those of rivals.

7.   A rally in the shares of electric utilities boosted the return on assets posted by Chilean pensions funds for the second consecutive month in February.

8.   A stronger dollar boosts the return on owning U.S. securities for European investors.

9.   A rising dollar is good for bonds because it boosts the returns foreign investors receive on U.S. securities when they convert the proceeds into their own currencies.

10.   A strong dollar benefits Japanese exporters by making their products more competitive and boosting returns from overseas sales.