81.   The sale reflected the fading status of gold as a hedge against higher prices at a time of tame inflation in many countries.

82.   There are growing indications, however, of both slower growth and tame inflation.

83.   Thursday, U.S. stocks eked out gains, as lower bond yields sparked by a report showing tame inflation received a tepid response.

84.   Treasury securities were little changed after a report that the Consumer Price Index was unchanged in June for the second consecutive month, indicating tame inflation.

85.   U.S. banking shares got a boost as bond yields fell on the prospect of tame inflation and interest rates.

86.   U.S. stocks eked out gains as lower bond yields sparked by a report showing tame inflation received a tepid response.

87.   U.S. stocks are expected to rise after a government report showing tame inflation renewed confidence that interest rates will fall.

88.   U.S. bond investors escaped their worst fears and may be off the hook next week as long as signs of tame inflation persist.

89.   U.S. bonds gained in an abbreviated session amid speculation a slow start to holiday shopping could signal slowing economic growth and tame inflation.

90.   U.S. Federal Reserve meets tomorrow to decide whether to raise interest rates, as it did in March, to help tame inflation.