1.   A report showing falling business confidence lifted hopes that slowing economic growth will prompt the Bundesbank to cut rates soon.

2.   AUSTRALIAN stocks fell after a report showing wages grew at a surprisingly fast pace in the February quarter quashed expectations the central bank may soon cut interest rates.

3.   A government report showing prices barely budged in November deepened expectation that the Fed, like the Bundesbank, will stand pat on lending rates.

4.   A report showing a slump in machinery orders and a rise in U.S. Treasury bonds have since served to wipe out the losses.

5.   A report showing declining business confidence in Germany and news that the U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly widened in May also buffeted the dollar today.

6.   A U.K. government report showing decelerating producer price inflation had little impact on gilts.

7.   Interest-rate sensitive issues, such as banks and utilities, will probably be bolstered by a U.S. economic report showing slowing growth.

8.   Lumber prices plunged as a report showing fewer housing starts in May pointed to weaker demand for building materials.

9.   On Tuesday, it issued a report showing capital expenditures by business fell sharply.