1.   AUSTRALIAN stocks rose, led by banks, amid optimism subdued inflation will keep interest rates from rising while the economy gains strength.

2.   Bunds followed U.S. Treasury bonds higher, which gained amid optimism inflation and growth would remain subdued.

3.   Canada stocks rose for the seventh consecutive day amid optimism inflation will remain subdued, boosting the profit outlook for financial services issues.

4.   Canadian government bonds rose after a report showing the U.S. unemployment rate rose fueled optimism inflation and interest rates will not rise soon.

5.   CANADIAN stocks soared as bank and utility issues advanced on optimism inflation will remain subdued.

6.   Gilts fell earlier after a report of rising prices paid by producers dampened optimism inflation was slowing.

7.   Indonesian stocks rose to a new high on optimism low inflation and high growth would boost profits at Indonesian companies.

8.   Overnight in New York, U.S. stocks rose to records amid optimism low inflation will keep interest rates from rising.

9.   Treasuries rallied, driving rates to their lowest level since July, as a report on prices paid to producers renewed optimism inflation is receding.

10.   U.K. stocks were mixed, paring earlier gains, as declines by U.S. and Hong Kong shares offset optimism inflation is under control.