Bond markets are stronger today on a much weaker February Consumer Confidence Index reported by the Conference Board.  The Index was expected at 55.0 and it dropped to 46.0.  The December 09 Case-Shiller 20 city home price index came in at down 3.08% which was right on target with what analysts had been expecting.  Stocks are down on the lower consumer confidence numbers, with the Dow currently down 90 pts.