1.   In the broader market, U.S. stocks fell as economic reports ignited concern about inflation, drove up interest rates and gave investors little incentive to buy stocks.

2.   The report immediately ignited strong rallies in the bond and stock markets, which in their joint aversion to higher interest rates have customarily moved together in recent years.

3.   U.S. stocks also fell as the economic reports ignited concern about inflation, drove up interest rates and gave investors little incentive to buy stocks.

4.   U.S. stocks fell as economic reports ignited concern about inflation, drove up interest rates and gave investors little incentive to buy stocks.

5.   Dr Lim said the report could ignite racial feelings particularly in the wake of the economic slowdown.