21.   European bond markets were little changed amid concern Japanese banks will sell their foreign bonds to shore up their balance sheets.

22.   European bonds and stocks were little changed amid doubts the German Bundesbank will cut interest rates when its policy council meets Thursday.

23.   FRENCH bonds were little changed amid expectations European central banks will leave interest rates unchanged at coming meetings amid slow economic growth and stable inflation rates.

24.   FRENCH bonds were little changed amid expectations official interest rates are unlikely to rise soon.

25.   GERMAN bonds were little changed amid expectations an environment of slower growth and restrained inflation will boost demand for bunds and bring a further reduction in interest rates.

26.   GERMAN government bonds were little changed amid expectations a faltering economy will keep inflation subdued throughout the year.

27.   German government bonds were little changed amid expectations the Bundesbank will leave interest rates steady as the economy shows signs of recovery.

28.   German government bonds were little changed amid a steady outlook for slow growth and a possible interest rate cut in the first half of this year.

29.   Gold mining stocks, which benefit from a weaker rand were little changed amid turmoil in the rest of the market.

30.   Hog futures were little changed amid concern that rising slaughter rates and abundant supplies of cheap beef are creating a surplus of pork.