11.   The selloff on Wall Street reflected new concerns that the Federal Reserve may back off an anticipated cut in interest rates before its scheduled meeting later this month.

12.   The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to announce a cut Tuesday, followed by anticipated cuts by the European Central Bank and the Bank of England Thursday.

13.   Traders said three political parties are considering an increase in the capital gains tax to offset an anticipated cut in the securities transaction tax.

14.   Financial markets have continued to rally as the economy eases, rising in part because of anticipated cuts in interest rates.