11.   BRAZILIAN stocks fell, led by steel companies, amid concern that investors may pull away from emerging markets if U.S. bonds become more attractive.

12.   But once the economy starts rebounding, bonds can become sluggish while stocks take off.

13.   Dollar bonds can become an unsupportable burden in the event of a currency devaluation.

14.   Falling stock prices have sent bond prices higher as bonds become more attractive to investors.

15.   Global bonds are becoming more and more popular with borrowers and lenders.

16.   If a flat tax did exempt investment income, all taxable bonds would become tax-free.

17.   If the company wins an investment-grade rating, the bonds become callable in five years.

18.   If the company wins investment-grade rating, the bonds become callable in five years.

19.   Investors expect the U.S. bonds to become more popular as the Treasury sells more and the securities become easier to trade.

20.   Riskier Brady bonds become less attractive to investors as rates on safer U.S. securities rise.