11.   Municipal bonds were little changed, lagging gains in benchmark U.S. Treasury bonds, amid lingering concern that a strengthening economy will spur higher interest rates.

12.   Office properties are the hottest part of the real estate market as a strong economy is spurring companies to add workers to meet demand for goods and services.

13.   Oddly enough, Beckman says, a soft economy can spur deals.

14.   The price report eased concern that a rebounding economy would spur faster inflation, which erodes bonds fixed interest and principal payments.

15.   The outlook for next year is even better as an improving economy spurs demand and a weaker yen makes Japanese steel cheaper on overseas markets.

16.   The strong economy has spurred building.

17.   U.S. bonds fell after reports showing a buoyant economy spurred interest rate concern.

18.   U.S. bonds fell for a second day as signs of soaring consumer confidence and a rebound in Midwestern manufacturing raised concern a stronger economy will spur inflation.

19.   U.S. bonds fell for a second day as signs of soaring consumer confidence and a rebound in Midwestern manufacturing raised concern that a stronger economy will spur inflation.

20.   U.S. bond yields rose today as investors showed tepid demand at a bond auction on concern a rebounding economy may spur inflation.