But word of the increase had little or no effect on the fixed-income markets.

"But the loss of factory jobs was a plus for the fixed-income market," he said.

The reports also sent oil prices higher, another negative for the fixed-income market.

The report had no effect on prices in the fixed-income markets.

These numbers could have a profound impact on the fixed-income market.

But he does not see an exodus from the fixed-income market.

The fixed-income market, is currently more interested in the dollar.

That is good for a fixed-income market, in which rising overall prices eat away at investors' income.

"As usual, any negative economic news is welcome by the fixed-income market."

The prospect that reports due soon on the economy will be favorable for the fixed-income market also helped.