71.   The banks then buy bonds, which have a fixed coupon or interest rate, as a hedge against the variable interest rate they acquired.

72.   The bank could also buy bonds and other assets, driving up their prices and making consumers feel wealthier.

73.   The banking industry is consolidating at a record pace, as banks buy their rivals to slash overhead costs and boost earnings by expanding into new markets.

74.   The Federal Reserve is making it easier for banks to buy brokerages.

75.   The industry is consolidating as banks buy rivals to expand geographically, and cut costs by closing overlapping branches.

76.   The industry is consolidating as banks buy rivals to expand geographically and cut costs by closing overlapping branches.

77.   The move comes amid a wave of consolidation as banks buy other banks to cut costs and offer a broader range of services to customers.

78.   The main problem for the exchanges is that membership is declining as large investment banks and banks buy individual futures and options trading companies.

79.   The talks come at a time when banks are buying each other at a rapid rate to cut costs and increase profitability.

80.   Tight trading ranges make it harder for banks to buy a currency at a low price and sell it at a higher price.