21.   Crude oil gains were limited by expectations that Iraq may soon export oil again and temporarily flood the market with cheap oil, traders said.

22.   Economists interpreted that as a sign wage and job insecurities may limit gains in consumer spending this year.

23.   Equities gains were limited, though, amid concern investors already bought stocks in anticipation of an interest rate reduction.

24.   Even with the large weekly increase, export demand for U.S. corn remains weak, which limited gains, traders said.

25.   Fears of cash calls, and further political instability could limit potential gains.

26.   Gains were limited by a perception that investors need more evidence of slowing economic growth and mild inflation before driving bond yields lower.

27.   Gains were limited by apprehension that the Fed might still act.

28.   Gains were limited by concern that more companies may yet go bankrupt as the economy slows and credit tightens.

29.   Gains were limited by expectations that favorable weather will aid the harvest, analysts said.

30.   Gains were limited by the fear that the Fed might still act.