21.   Expectations of a shift to bonds from stocks as share prices tumbled for a second day also boosted bonds.

22.   Falling U.S. yields boost Japanese bonds in part by reducing the incentive for Japanese investors to seek higher yields overseas.

23.   Falling U.S. yields boost Japanese bonds in part by reducing the incentive for Japanese investors to seek out relatively higher yields overseas.

24.   Expectations that sluggish European economies provide scope for cuts in interest rates boosted bonds.

25.   Fading concern a Bank of Japan rate increase is imminent boosts bonds as many investors fund their bond purchases at shorter maturities.

26.   Falling Tokyo stocks also boosted bonds, traders said, by deepening concern over the economic outlook.

27.   Falling U.S. Treasury bond yields boosted Japanese bonds by making domestic yields relatively more attractive.

28.   Heightened expectations the Bank of Japan will maintain interest rates at record lows also boosted bonds, investors said.

29.   Higher U.S. bond prices also boosted French bonds, traders said.

30.   Hopes for lower interest rates boosted bonds and lifted rate sensitive bank stocks.