1. Evidence of strong growth typically leads to higher rates as central banks act to contain ward off inflation. 2. The central bank said it acted to contain inflation, which boosted investor confidence in U.S. assets and drummed up demand for dollars around the world. 3. The jobs data also boosted demand for dollars because bond traders bought long-term dollar-denominated Treasuries, figuring that the Fed will act to contain inflation. 4. The Palestinians can be expected to act to contain such growth, building on land next to settlements and staging protests that will lead to clashes. 5. The report also cited several incidents of fuel smuggling, but added that Yugoslavia has acted to contain illegal shipments. |