41.   Such a cut would lower the cost of bond investment and, potentially, increase the return relative to inflation.

42.   The club faltered, too, in some bond investments, many of which were in term trusts.

43.   The decline reinforced expectations the economy is slowing enough to check inflation, which eats into the value of bond investments.

44.   The fund is designed for those who seek a combination of growth and income from equity and some bond investments.

45.   The slump in bonds undermined shares in European financial companies whose assets reflect changes in the value of their substantial bond investments.

46.   The stronger dollar improves returns for Japanese investors, who benefit from the appreciation of the currency, as well as their bond investment.

47.   The unit incurred hundreds of millions of dollars in trading losses in the third quarter, largely because of errant bets on overseas markets and other risky bond investments.

48.   This week Sharelink began selling a self-select Pep allowing clients to pick their own bond investments.

49.   However, as in September, the figures released on Thursday reflected higher income from overseas bond investments rather than strength in Japanese exports.

50.   The eight banks awarded approval so far can offer yuan-based lending and depositing, provide guarantee and clearing services and engage in Chinese government bond investment.