21.   Erasing the deficit would drive yields lower by reducing the supply of Treasury securities,

22.   Erasing the deficit would drive yields lower by reducing the supply of Treasury securities.

23.   European bonds rose, driving yields lower, as investors bet that growth and inflation rates will fall.

24.   Equities in Hong Kong have been driven lower this week by concern rising interest rates in the region will cut corporate profit.

25.   Fading concern that the cold snap and snow expected this week in the Midwest would damage dormant crops there also drove prices lower, Weather Services said.

26.   If this was sold to cover some of the trading loss the material could flood the market and drive prices lower.

27.   In addition, forecasts for below-normal temperatures across much of the eastern U.S. in coming days helped drive prices lower.

28.   In gasoline markets, imports from Europe are flooding into the New York harbor market, analysts said, helping to drive prices lower.

29.   In New York yesterday, U.S. bonds staged their best showing since August amid expectations slowing economic growth will drive yields lower.

30.   Inflation also drives bonds lower because it erodes principal and interest payments.