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Investors have been bidding up the price of Treasury bonds this year, slashing the yield, as their confidence has grown that the Federal Reserve is determined to squeeze inflation out of the system.

After an electric 20-minute bidding war, Barker brought his hammer down to an eruption of applause.

Siao Him Fa, a former world bronze medallist, is bidding to qualify for the Grand Prix Final in Japan next month after finishing second in the season-opening Grand Prix de France in Angers.

England will be bidding for their 11th win in a row in their final match of the Autumn Nations Series.

The Pumas are bidding to complete an unbeaten tour of Britain, with a record 52-28 thrashing of Wales in Cardiff earlier this month preceding their comeback win over Scotland.