This is a very bond-friendly report. It was below expectations. It points to a slower manufacturing sector in the Chicago area.

Expansion of our capacities in Denmark is the first step in building a worldwide manufacturing network. We have high expectations from the new factory, which will allow us to provide a faster and more flexible response to market requirements. A further aim is to access the glass fiber manufacturing know-how and expertise available at this location.

Obviously, this year there are some expectations on me to perform, but this is only my third Grand Prix of my life.

Greater expectations of foreign currency generation from the manufacturing and the mining sectors will help narrow the gap but not close it.

We've seen about a five basis point shift, which is not a lot for tobacco bonds -- they can be very volatile. But yes, it has caused people to take a little step back.

It's still too early for an impact on New York City. If the strike is two days, it's really no big deal. If it goes on for two weeks, then it becomes a big deal.