Sept. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Treasuries plummeted, paring the biggest monthly gain since January, as speculation lawmakers will salvage financial-rescue legislation eased concern that capital markets will deteriorate further.

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A mixed reaction in overseas markets reflected optimism that Congress may still act this week to approve an economic rescue plan.

Sept. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks dropped, extending the worst global sell-off in 21 years, after the rejection of a $700 billion rescue plan by U.S. lawmakers deepened concern more economies will fall into recession. Japan bonds and the yen rose.

Sept. 29 (Bloomberg) -- The pound fell the most against the dollar in 12 years and the euro weakened after European governments bailed out banks and a report showed confidence in the region's economic outlook dropped.