But he also offers positive data in his self-critique.

Our role is to provide women with the best data, both positive and negative.

Bond prices weakened again, pulled down by the release of positive economic data.

So today, with three or four bits of positive data in hand, many seized on the opportunity to declare a turnaround.

The dollar kept most of its recent strength yesterday, continuing to draw support from positive economic data.

Without the expectation of another rate cut, investors may be cautious about jumping back into stocks until they receive more positive economic data.

"We are going in the direction of a 2-mark dollar, but first positive economic data must be confirmed."

Beyond the positive economic data, there are several technical reasons the bond market has sold off so sharply, sending interest rates higher.

The dollar remained firm, drawing support from positive economic data.

Unfortunately, these positive data do not by themselves constitute evidence that the hypothesis is correct.