1.   An increase in the number of locally-issued debt could push yields higher by crowding out demand for government bonds.

2.   AUSTRALIAN stocks gained as base metals prices were pushed higher by an improved growth outlook in the U.S. and higher gold prices.

3.   Baxter International Inc. today pushed its shares higher by announcing one of those trendy spinoffs.

4.   A rate increase would likely push the mark higher by luring investors to deposits and other investments in the currency.

5.   A weakening yen pushes prices higher by making imports more expensive.

6.   A stronger dollar also helped push bonds higher by dampening speculation that international investors would abandon U.S. financial markets, traders and investors said.

7.   Acindar Industria Argentina de Aceros SA and other steelmakers led the rally, pushed higher by strong year-end industrial output.

8.   Brisk growth drives rates higher by augmenting the inflation threat and demand for loans to finance investment.

9.   Bunds were also pulled higher by gains in U.S. bonds in Asia.