11. Falling bond prices already have raised interest rates. 12. Falling bond prices hurt the dollar because foreign investors selling U.S. securities often convert the dollars they receive into other currencies. 13. Falling bond yields aided the rally. 14. Falling bond yields also helped banks gains. 15. Falling bond yields could bolster demand for housing by depressing borrowing costs. 16. Falling bond yields help stocks because lower borrowing costs help corporate profits. 17. Falling bond yields helped boost stocks. 18. Falling bond yields helped stocks today. 19. Falling bond yields make it less expensive for companies to borrow money, helping them expand and fatten their bottom lines. 20. Falling bond yields make returns offered on stocks relatively more attractive. |