Trading in U.S. bonds on Tuesday was affected by the market's closure the day before, when banks and credit-market dealers observed the Columbus Day holiday.

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The report also echoes the strong start to the holiday retail season observed after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with retailers recovering from the weak 2009 season.

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This morning, Michelle and I enjoyed the chance to join young people here in Mumbai to celebrate Diwali -- a holiday that is observed not just here in India but also in the United States, where millions of Indian-Americans have enriched our country.

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While the holiday is not celebrated as much in Mexico, the date is observed in the country, but it is more of a holiday in the U.S., as people go out and celebrate, eat and drink, and have a great time in general.

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