81.   Signs of a stronger economy dashed hopes for lower interest rates, hurting bonds and sending the stock market plunging.

82.   Slumping U.S. stocks also hurt Latin American bonds, as North and South American economies are closely linked by trade and investment.

83.   Some investors also expressed concern a weaker yen may hurt bonds.

84.   Soaring stocks hurt bonds by bolstering expectations that investors will buy equities instead of bonds.

85.   Still, strong demand for corporate issuances shows that a new supply might not hurt bonds significantly, analysts said.

86.   Stronger stocks hurt bonds by increasing speculation the economy may be on track to recovery.

87.   Strong U.S. growth hurts bonds because it increases the risk that prices will rise at a faster pace.

88.   Strong demand for corporate issuance, however, shows that new supply might not hurt bonds significantly, analysts said.

89.   Stronger-than-expected figures are likely to fuel concern about inflation, hurting bonds, investors said.

90.   Still, rising U.S. rates hurt Japanese bonds by making their yields less attractive.