1.   Bonds get a boost from bad economic news because as economic growth slows, deflationary pressures increase.

2.   A capacity glut, especially in Asia, is exporting deflationary pressures to the United States.

3.   He expects deflationary pressures to drive interest rates significantly lower, causing long-term bond prices to rise sharply.

4.   The Asian shock has added to these deflationary pressures at home.

5.   The weakness is centered on fears the Asian crisis will spark deflationary pressure and depress corporate profits in America.

6.   Deflationary pressures are likely to increase, while inflation will be a problem only in countries where currencies have collapsed.

7.   For one thing, more European companies would be under pressure to cut costs and reduce wages, which can cause deflationary pressure in Europe.

8.   In addition to providing more deflationary pressure, the recent rapid appreciation of the yen could affect the competitiveness of exports by Japanese companies, the central bank said.

9.   Masaaki Higashida of Nomura Securities said the investment environment has become more severe with deflationary pressure and worsening corporate earnings.

10.   Other analysts suggested the real significance is that it may signal broader action to counter worldwide deflationary pressures.