21.   In financial markets, bond yields fell in midday trading, while yields climbed on short-term securities, which are more sensitive to Fed rate actions.

22.   In financial markets, bonds were little changed in mid-morning trading, while yields climbed on short-term securities, which are more sensitive to Fed rate actions.

23.   In the last month, two-year yields have climbed the most of all Treasury securities due in more than one year.

24.   Investors say yields could climb if the Fed moves.

25.   Seay, who sees inflation remaining in check, is ready to buy bonds if yields climb much higher.

26.   Short-term interest rates fell or were little changed, even as bond yields climbed.

27.   Some investors said bank shares and other financial companies will suffer the most if bond yields climb further in the coming week.

28.   Some traders said more individual investors might be drawn to bonds if yields climb much higher.

29.   Some investors, expecting yields to climb in the weeks and months ahead are investing in shorter-term securities before the next Fed policy meeting.

30.   Some analysts and investors expect bond yields to climb even higher as more evidence of economic growth appears.