11.   Bonds rose following the reports and outperformed their German counterparts for a third consecutive day.

12.   Construction shares rose following a report that the ruling party will propose cutting taxes on housing loans.

13.   Copper also rose following another decline in stockpiles.

14.   CSFB forecasts Mexican interest rates will rise following higher inflation in September.

15.   Electronics makers rose following the rally by U.S. computer companies.

16.   Gilts were also boosted by a stronger bund market, which rose following a weaker-than-expected German June inflation report.

17.   In LONDON, stocks rose following a rebound in Asian markets, quelling some of the concern that has swept markets worldwide in recent weeks.

18.   In the Kansas City Value Line, stock-index futures rose slightly following a strong rally in blue-chip issues.

19.   In the Kansas City Value Line, stock-index futures rose following the overall market.

20.   In other markets, crude oil is expected to rise following an escalation in tension between the U.S. and Iraq.