1.   Bonds also fell as comments by Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan sparked concern the economy is growing fast enough to accelerate inflation.

2.   Bonds fell Friday after a report showing stronger-than-expected core retail sales rekindled concern the economy is growing at a strong pace.

3.   Even so, a separate report showing first-time jobless claims fell last week bolstered concern the economy may be picking up enough steam to drive prices higher.

4.   Indian stocks were little changed to lower as hopes for an easing of a new tax rule offset concern the economy will suffer from rising oil prices.

5.   Japanese bonds fell as the dollar surged against the yen, boosting Tokyo stocks and allaying concern the economy will weaken.

6.   Peruvian stocks were little changed as optimism about the local economy offset concerns about higher U.S. interest rates and overvalued shares.

7.   The retreat was sparked by an increase in bond yields as signs of a quickening economy boosted concerns that the rate of inflation may increase.

8.   U.S. stocks fell as signs of strength in the economy renewed inflation concern, sending bond yields higher.

9.   U.K. government bonds fell with U.S. Treasuries after a stronger-than-expected U.S. retail sales report renewed concern the economy was growing fast enough to fuel inflation.

10.   Treasury bond and note yields soared as the report sparked concern the economy was rebounding fast enough to drive inflation higher.