1. Gold prices retreated after reaching a record price yesterday. 2. And even though oil prices have retreated somewhat recently in expectation of increased production by the oil-producing nations, there is little relief in sight. 3. As yields rise, prices for bonds retreat. 4. BOND PRICES RISE Prices of Treasury securities climbed, as stock prices retreated and investors looked for a safe haven. 5. After Fleet dismissed the rumors, the stock price retreated. 6. After producers scrambled to ship whatever coffee they had to take advantage of the strong market, prices retreated, giving roasters a chance to stock up. 7. But prices retreated later in the day as the market focused on familiar concerns about a pickup in inflation ahead of new inflation data next week. 8. But Link at the Realtors group points out that a one-month jump by itself is not a trend and prices may retreat in September. 9. But stock and bond prices later retreated to end little changed on the day. 10. Coffee prices could retreat, after surging all week, if producers take advantage of the gains to begin selling some production. |