51. Some investors say bonds may not rise much more without clear evidence the economy is losing steam. 52. Some traders and investors say bonds have already come so far so fast that more gains are unlikely without clear evidence the economy is losing steam. 53. Stocks sunk at the open after a government report showed the U.S. economy unexpectedly lost jobs in May. 54. Still, investors want more proof the economy is losing steam before buying more bonds, traders said. 55. Still, some analysts said consumer demand could soon rebound, in part because long-term interest rates have tumbled as the economy has lost steam. 56. Still, some Wall Street analysts said consumer demand could soon rebound, in part because long-term interest rates have tumbled as the economy has lost steam. 57. That outlook was fueled recently by a report showing the U.S. economy unexpectedly lost jobs in May. 58. Thanks to a series of interest rates hikes by the Federal Reserve, the economy is already losing steam. 59. The ailing U.S. economy unexpectedly lost jobs in May for the second consecutive month amid widespread weakness in manufacturing and construction. 60. The distress of Japanese officials at being blamed for the global crisis comes on top of the distress at seeing the once-great Japanese economy steadily lose strength. |