1. Among frequently traded bonds, prices quoted on some issues were higher as benchmark U.S. Treasury securities rose. 2. And even if prices were to hold steady for now, other important factors could drive them higher as the planned cuts in output take effect. 3. And it will reduce the lingering pressure on the Federal Reserve to push interest rates higher as a damper against import-led inflation. 4. Banking shares and other finance company shares led the market higher as the Bank of Japan moved to calm fears that it would raise interest rates. 5. Banking-company stocks were higher as the result of favorable earnings reports and lower interest rates. 6. Bonds soared, then eased, ending the week higher as U.S. and European interest rate cuts became more likely after a week of tepid economic-growth reports. 7. Bond markets were steady to higher as gains on U.S. Treasuries offset inflation concern. 8. A new commotion raised the decibel level higher as city police streamed into the stadium, wearing yellow vests and riot gear. 9. A weaker currency makes peso-denominated stocks less valuable and forces interest rates higher as fixed-income investors demand higher yields to compensate for currency losses. 10. Bunds were also pulled higher as U.S. Treasuries climbed on the renewed Asian turbulence. |