1.   AUSTRALIAN bonds were little changed amid concern the economy may be growing faster than expected.

2.   AUSTRIAN bonds were little changed amid concern about the direction of interest rates in the benchmark U.S. Treasury market.

3.   AUSTRALIAN bonds were little changed amid persistent concerns the pace of economic growth and a likely stream of wage claims will drive the inflation rate higher.

4.   Bonds were little changed amid expectations for steady interest rates.

5.   Bonds were little changed amid expectations that slower economic growth and inflation will keep yields from rising in the weeks ahead.

6.   Brazilian stocks were little changed amid concern that an expected increase in the minimum wage may fuel inflation and make fixed-income investments relatively more attractive than equities.

7.   Brazilian stocks were little changed amid light trading as traders began holiday vacations early.

8.   Brazilian shares were little changed amid concern November export figures will not revert to the record trade deficit posted in October.

9.   Brazilian shares were little changed amid light end-of-year trading.

10.   Brazilian stocks were little changed amid light trading in the aftermath of options expiration.