1.   A deficit elimination package would drive bond yields lower still by crimping supply of the securities the Treasury sells to fund its deficits.

2.   Meanwhile, the United Nations is expected to boost the amount of oil it allows Iraq to sell to fund food and medicine purchases.

3.   Speculation the UN was soon to increase the amount of oil Iraq is allowed to sell to fund relief aid hurt prices earlier.

4.   The fear is that many of the tax-exempt securities sold to fund subsidy programs could face potential ratings changes or early redemptions.

5.   Manchester United chairman Martin Edwards refuted claims that midfield star Paul Ince was sold in order to fund the redevelopment of their Old Trafford ground.