11.   As a consequence, many investors bought marks and Swiss francs, pushing them higher against the dollar.

12.   Anything higher would trigger concern that a tightening labor market is pushing wages higher, raising the possibility that inflation may be accelerating.

13.   As for the stock, big purchases have helped push it higher.

14.   AUSTRALIAN stocks gained as base metals prices were pushed higher by an improved growth outlook in the U.S. and higher gold prices.

15.   Bond prices fell, pushing yields higher, amid growing concern that the U.S. economy may be overheating, leading the U.S. Federal Reserve to raise interest rates.

16.   Bond prices also fell sharply, pushing interest rates higher as traders reacted to the possibility of a more restrictive monetary policy.

17.   Bond prices fell, pushing yields higher, after more jobs than expected were added in September.

18.   A government report indicating only mild inflation pushed bonds higher at the start and the stock market followed, said Kansas City trader Paul Dow.

19.   A further advance in Internet and telecommunications shares helped push stock markets higher on Tuesday, even as analysts expressed fear about hefty valuations.

20.   A report that car importers will raise prices on some luxury models shows that the strong dollar is already pushing prices higher in some areas.