Now, with prices having fallen, the yield is back up to 2.94 percent, still a relatively low level by historic standards.

Interest rates are still low by historic standards, as is inflation.

February and March did not keep pace, but by historic standards the level of activity was still very high.

Maybe not, but they are low - very low - by historic standards.

Started in the 50's That is cheap by historic standards.

By law, the structure's interior had to maintain certain historic standards.

But the pickup will be within ranges that are quite mild by historic standards.

"They said the model was not good enough... to use at this time as a component part of such an historic new standard."

Although the yen has weakened recently, the currency is still strong by historic standards.

"Whatever the number, the total is well below historic standards," he said.