New issue volume: Solid 3Q was taking shape prior to Sept. 11

New Issue Volume Dollar Unitfor July and August Volume* Volume*

U.S. Bond Market ? 29.1% ? 9.1%

European Bond Market ? 14.8% ? 23.9%

• Corporates, municipals , asset-backed, and mortgage-backed issues were all showing gains (for two months ending August 2001)

Source: Securities Data Corporation,

Bondware Data

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