51.   Bonds gained briefly after a government report earlier today showed a bigger-than-expected jump in the number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits for the first time.

52.   Bonds got a brief boost from a government report showing that more Americans than expected applied for first-time unemployment benefits last week.

53.   Bonds were little changed after the release of government reports on jobless claims for last week and factory orders in November and December.

54.   Bond earlier began their climb after a government report on the merchandise trade balance in March failed to alter the view that the economy is generating little inflation.

55.   Bond prices fell after a government report showing a bigger-than-expected jump in housing starts last month raised concern about inflation.

56.   Bond yields rose in response to a government report that the economy grew at a faster pace than expected in the first quarter.

57.   Bonds cheered the government inflation report.

58.   Bonds fell after the release of government reports on jobless claims for last week and factory orders in November and December.

59.   Bonds fell, dragging stocks lower, after government reports gave mixed signals on whether the economy might be growing fast enough to accelerate inflation.

60.   Bond investors are encouraged by government reports this week showing slower retail sales in April and an unexpected drop in producer prices.