11.   A weaker yen reduces the allure of yen-denominate debt.

12.   A weaker yen reduces the allure of yen-denominated debt by diminishing the returns to investors who change their proceeds into stronger currencies.

13.   A weaker yen reduces the return to investors who convert their proceeds into stronger currencies.

14.   Importers also rose on expectation of earnings growth because a stronger yen reduces the price of goods bought overseas.

15.   Japanese bonds fell amid expectations a weaker yen will reduce the attraction of yen-denominated bonds.

16.   Japanese bonds fell for a fourth day as a plunging yen reduces the allure of yen debt.

17.   Some economists said Japanese car makers slowed shipments in July because the strong yen reduced the amount of Japanese currency produced by sales denominated in dollars.

18.   Still, gains were pared as a weaker yen reduced the allure of yen-denominated fixed-income securities.

19.   The rise in unemployment has been caused by a decline in manufacturing jobs, as the high yen reduces production in Japan or forces Japanese companies to relocate overseas.

20.   The weak Japanese yen reduced the value of goods sold in Japan.