51.   The two feared the British would corner the rubber market and drive prices higher than they wanted to pay.

52.   They helped drive shares higher earlier this year.

53.   To be sure, the report historically drove bonds higher as often as it drove them lower.

54.   U.S. stocks rose after two economic reports showed no signs that interest rates will be driven higher, benefiting financial companies like Citicorp and American Express Co.

55.   Treasury bond and note yields soared as the report sparked concern the economy was rebounding fast enough to drive inflation higher.

56.   U.S. bonds could cede an overnight gain, driving yields higher, amid signs President Bill Clinton and congressional Republican leaders are far from a deficit-reduction accord.

57.   U.S. bonds staged the biggest rally in almost four months, driving stocks higher, after a national survey of manufacturers signaled slowing growth that could curb inflation.

58.   Wall Street firms often drive yields higher before Treasury sales to drum up demand.

59.   Wall Street firms required to bid at Treasury debt sales often drive yields higher beforehand to drum up demand from investors.

60.   Wall Street firms required to bid at Treasury debt sales, known as primary dealers, often drive yields higher beforehand to drum up demand from investors.