11.   Rising stocks may weigh on bonds, Seki added.

12.   Rising stocks weigh on bonds by heightening expectations the economic recovery has taken hold, giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates.

13.   Rising stocks weigh on bonds by sparking concern investors may shift funds away from fixed-income securities.

14.   Rising stocks weigh on bonds, making equities seem a more profitable investment.

15.   Rising Tokyo stocks weigh on bonds by increasing expectations the struggling Japanese economy will pick up steam.

16.   Rising stocks could weigh on bonds by reducing the allure of fixed-income securities.

17.   Solid stocks weigh on bonds by heightening expectations the economic recovery has taken hold, giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates.

18.   Stronger stocks also weighed on bonds, prompting concern investors might shop for better returns in the equity market.

19.   Stronger stocks often weigh on bonds, prompting speculation investors will look to equities for better returns.

20.   Stronger stocks can weigh on bonds by prompting investors to shift funds into equities in search of better returns.