91.   Bonds and stocks slumped on this latest sign that strong labor markets and strong consumer confidence are helping to offset the effects of higher mortgage rates, analysts said.

92.   Bonds pared the gains after separate reports showed a rise in consumer confidence in June and factory orders in May.

93.   Bond prices rose, drawing foreign investors after stock prices fell in Asia, but gains were limited by a survey showing high consumer confidence.

94.   Bonds soared on the strength of a report that consumer confidence declined last month for the first time in three months.

95.   Bonds were little changed after the Icon economic research institute said Western German consumer confidence grew in October, amid greater optimism about wage increases next year.

96.   Bonds and stocks rose after reports showing weaker-than-expected retail sales in December and sinking consumer confidence raised expectations the Fed will cut rates soon.

97.   Bonds slumped on this latest sign that strong labor markets and strong consumer confidence are helping to offset the effects of higher mortgage rates, analysts said.

98.   Bonds were also buffeted by two closely watched surveys that showed a pick-up in consumer purchases and growing consumer confidence.

99.   Both the consumer confidence and home sales reports caught analysts by surprise.

100.   Bondholders also took comfort from reports showing a drop in durable goods orders and ebbing consumer confidence.