31.   Bonds were little changed today, sustained by renewed expectations the Asian crisis will lead to a slowdown in global economies and inflation.

32.   Bonds were little changed, erasing a gain, after home resales unexpectedly rose even though mortgage rates have climbed.

33.   Bonds were little changed, though higher income means people have more to spend, which can fuel economic growth.

34.   Bonds were little changed.

35.   Bonds were little changed after the Icon economic research institute said Western German consumer confidence grew in October, amid greater optimism about wage increases next year.

36.   Bonds were little changed after the report confirmed the economy is weak.

37.   Bonds were little changed and the dollar was mixed against major currencies.

38.   Bonds were little changed around Europe.

39.   Bonds were little changed as traders debated whether a possible rebound in housing, labor and manufacturing herald a return to higher inflation rates.

40.   Bonds were little changed today after a government report confirmed expectations for an economic slowdown from April through June.