Further dollar weakness could discourage skittish foreign investors from buying the bond.

Accordingly, a number of skittish investors, seeking shelter from stock market turbulence, are moving more into bonds.

The next meeting of Fed policy makers is not until May 19, a long way off for skittish investors.

Japan is prepared to help with over $20 billion in development aid and loan guarantees to encourage skittish Japanese investors.

South African trade and banking officials fear his stance may be troubling skittish investors.

Although he said he did it to pay off personal loans, skittish investors panicked.

Without a credible budget package, the city may have to pay even higher rates on its bonds to attract skittish investors.

Many of the most skittish small investors are already out of the market and into coins or other defensive investments.

The idea would be to reassure skittish investors that their loans were safe so they need not bolt at the first signs of financial stress.

To buy these options, today's skittish investors must first match their holdings to an appropriate index.