11.   Treasury yields have swung widely during the past week as traders reacted to economic news that gave clues about the likelihood of a rate increase by the Federal Reserve.

12.   Treasury yields jumped about one-third of a percentage point in the two weeks ended Friday amid concern that the economy is rebounding briskly enough to quicken inflation.

13.   Treasury yields rose Tuesday as investors awaited an inflation report scheduled for release on Friday and braced for speeches by Federal Reserve officials.

14.   Treasury yields surged this week as traders fretted that manufacturing and home building are increasing.

15.   Treasury yields declined Monday for the fourth consecutive session, with no significant economic reports to move the market.

16.   Treasury yields tracked European government yields lower after central banks in France, Spain and Greece trimmed official interest rates.

17.   Treasury yields were little changed after the report.

18.   Treasury yields are used to set corporate borrowing rates.

19.   Treasury yields jumped after Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan warned investors on Wednesday that the economy may be growing fast enough to spur inflation.

20.   He noted that treasury yields were sharply higher, and are likely to draw money away from the stock market in the coming sessions.