1.   AUSTRALIAN bonds pared an early gain amid concern that a boom in spending by consumers will stir up inflation.

2.   AUSTRALIAN bonds pared their losses after a government report showing an unexpected drop in March employment eased concern that a rebound in economic growth will accelerate inflation.

3.   Bonds pared earlier gains after the jobs report was released.

4.   Bonds pared early gains and the dollar fell.

5.   Bonds pared gains before the close as Tokyo stocks rebounded, convincing traders to sell bonds in favor of stocks.

6.   Bonds pared losses, giving relief to stocks.

7.   Bonds pared the gains after contradictory reports showed a rise in consumer confidence in June and factory orders in May.

8.   Bonds pared the initial loss after a report of waning consumer optimism suggested individuals could curb their spending, which accounts for two thirds of the economy.

9.   Bonds then pared the loss as a report showing slower manufacturing in the Chicago area eased concern the economy is growing fast enough to exacerbate inflation.

10.   Bonds pared an early gain after the Fed released its so-called beige book of regional economic conditions.