81.   The renewed optimism for a rate cut was most visible in falling yields of shorter-term notes, which are seen as a barometer of interest-rate expectations.

82.   This is still another boost to stocks, since falling yields make bonds less attractive than stock returns.

83.   U.S. stocks rose for a third time this week, as falling Treasury bond yields spurred gains in shares of banks and other lenders.

84.   U.S. stocks rose for a third day, fueled by falling Treasury bond yields and a continued rally in computer issues such as Intel Corp.

85.   Venezuelan equities seesawed all week, as concern about valuations countered falling yields on central bank short-term notes.

86.   Washington Public Power Supply System also took advantage of falling yields to complete the second leg of a refunding of outstanding debt it began earlier this week.

87.   The highly-populated Pacific Rim region, in particular, was plagued by falling yields.