21.   Even so, Treasury bonds plunged on the news, which reflected unexpected strength in consumer spending and business investment in computers and other products.

22.   German bonds plunged, with short-term notes hit hardest.

23.   German government bonds plunged three-quarters of a point on the renewed concern over inflation and the receding prospects for a rate cut.

24.   German bonds plunged, led by losses in the notes and short-term contracts, whose value declines when rate cut hopes wane.

25.   German government bonds plunged with U.S. Treasuries as an increase in industrial production sparked concern the German economy could be on the verge of a rebound.

26.   German bonds plunged, pushing yields up to four-week highs, after an increase in interest rates by the Bundesbank that caught many investors by surprise.

27.   In contrast, they say, bonds could plunge if rates do rise.

28.   Japanese bonds plunged and yields touched almost six-month highs amid speculation the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates sooner than expected.

29.   Japanese bonds plunged for a second day amid expectations the new administration of Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto may be able to boost the economy.

30.   Japanese bonds plunged, pushing yields to almost six-month highs, amid speculation the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates sooner than expected.