11.   Companies monitored the Treasury bond market, where yields slipped after government employment figures allayed concern that the Federal Reserve may have to raise interest rates soon.

12.   Employment figures for Connecticut were not available Friday.

13.   Employment figures Friday will show companies are hiring fewer workers, until they can confirm a pickup in domestic spending.

14.   Employment figures showed fewer-than-expected jobs were added to the economy in June.

15.   Employment figures tell the same story.

16.   Employment figures are due for release Thursday and likely will confirm the labor market remains sluggish.

17.   Employment figures due Thursday could give an indication whether interest rates will fall further, though chances of a further cut are slim, traders said.

18.   Employment figures for December will be reported next week, Indiana officials said.

19.   Employment figures for the New York-New Jersey region were largely stagnant.

20.   European stocks were mixed and bonds fell amid concern U.S. employment figures to be released Friday could prompt higher U.S. interest rates, analysts said.